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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.15, 508.22 and 280.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.15, 508.22 and 280.74 is: 421.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.15 : 508.22 = 280.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.15/508.22 = 280.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.15x = 508.22 × 280.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.15x = 142,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,677.68/338.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.94

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