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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.32, 506.87 and 314.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.32, 506.87 and 314.63 is: 471.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.32 : 506.87 = 314.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.32/506.87 = 314.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.32x = 506.87 × 314.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.32x = 159,473.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,473.58/338.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.37

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