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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.26, 504.48 and 305.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.26, 504.48 and 305.45 is: 455.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.26 : 504.48 = 305.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.26/504.48 = 305.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.26x = 504.48 × 305.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.26x = 154,095.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,095.05/338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.55

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