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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.20, 507.42 and 326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.20, 507.42 and 326.68 is: 490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.20 : 507.42 = 326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.20/507.42 = 326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.20x = 507.42 × 326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.20x = 165,763.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,763.97/338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.14

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