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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.24, 506.18 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.24, 506.18 and 247.52 is: 370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.24 : 506.18 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.24/506.18 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.24x = 506.18 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.24x = 125,289.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,289.67/338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.42

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