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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.14, 506.66 and 284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.14, 506.66 and 284.14 is: 425.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.14 : 506.66 = 284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.14/506.66 = 284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.14x = 506.66 × 284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.14x = 143,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,962.37/338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.75

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