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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.28, 508.44 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.28, 508.44 and 331.11 is: 497.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.28 : 508.44 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.28/508.44 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.28x = 508.44 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.28x = 168,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,349.57/338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.66

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