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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.14, 506.16 and 261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.14, 506.16 and 261.40 is: 391.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.14 : 506.16 = 261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.14/506.16 = 261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.14x = 506.16 × 261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.14x = 132,310.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,310.22/338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.29

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