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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.20, 507.30 and 319.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.20, 507.30 and 319.30 is: 478.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.20 : 507.30 = 319.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.20/507.30 = 319.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.20x = 507.30 × 319.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.20x = 161,980.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,980.89/338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.95

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