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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 507.24 and 309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 507.24 and 309.44 is: 464.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 507.24 = 309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/507.24 = 309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 507.24 × 309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 156,960.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,960.35/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.21

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