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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.15, 503.64 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.15, 503.64 and 323.16 is: 481.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.15 : 503.64 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.15/503.64 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.15x = 503.64 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.15x = 162,756.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,756.30/338.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.31

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