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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.28, 507.06 and 240.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.28, 507.06 and 240.47 is: 360.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.28 : 507.06 = 240.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.28/507.06 = 240.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.28x = 507.06 × 240.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.28x = 121,930.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,930.18/338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.44

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