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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.31, 507 and 298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.31, 507 and 298.20 is: 446.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.31 : 507 = 298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.31/507 = 298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.31x = 507 × 298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.31x = 151,187.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,187.40/338.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.89

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