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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.14, 507.24 and 247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.14, 507.24 and 247.96 is: 371.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.14 : 507.24 = 247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.14/507.24 = 247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.14x = 507.24 × 247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.14x = 125,775.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,775.23/338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.96

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