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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.36, 506.40 and 247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.36, 506.40 and 247.22 is: 370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.36 : 506.40 = 247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.36/506.40 = 247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.36x = 506.40 × 247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.36x = 125,192.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,192.21/338.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.00

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