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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.29, 506.22 and 284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.29, 506.22 and 284.02 is: 425.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.29 : 506.22 = 284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.29/506.22 = 284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.29x = 506.22 × 284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.29x = 143,776.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,776.60/338.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.01

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