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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.16, 505.98 and 240.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.16, 505.98 and 240.89 is: 360.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.16 : 505.98 = 240.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.16/505.98 = 240.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.16x = 505.98 × 240.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.16x = 121,882.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,882.09/338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.43

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