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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.33, 506.71 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.33, 506.71 and 246.80 is: 369.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.33 : 506.71 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.33/506.71 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.33x = 506.71 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.33x = 125,053.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,053.36/338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.62

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