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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 507.08 and 240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 507.08 and 240.33 is: 360.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 507.08 = 240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/507.08 = 240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 507.08 × 240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 121,866.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,866.54/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.42

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