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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.14, 508.20 and 329.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.14, 508.20 and 329.05 is: 494.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.14 : 508.20 = 329.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.14/508.20 = 329.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.14x = 508.20 × 329.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.14x = 167,223.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,223.21/338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.54

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