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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.15, 507.51 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.15, 507.51 and 247.02 is: 370.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.15 : 507.51 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.15/507.51 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.15x = 507.51 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.15x = 125,365.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,365.12/338.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.74

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