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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 506.36 and 303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 506.36 and 303.92 is: 455.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 506.36 = 303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/506.36 = 303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 506.36 × 303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 153,892.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,892.93/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.14

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