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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 506.81 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 506.81 and 241.64 is: 362.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 506.81 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/506.81 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 506.81 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 122,463.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,463.64/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.20

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