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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.30, 506.82 and 245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.30, 506.82 and 245.96 is: 368.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.30 : 506.82 = 245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.30/506.82 = 245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.30x = 506.82 × 245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.30x = 124,657.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,657.45/338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.48

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