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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.20, 506.64 and 162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.20, 506.64 and 162.28 is: 243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.20 : 506.64 = 162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.20/506.64 = 162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.20x = 506.64 × 162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.20x = 82,217.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,217.54/338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.10

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