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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.42, 508.20 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.42, 508.20 and 256.16 is: 384.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.42 : 508.20 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.42/508.20 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.42x = 508.20 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.42x = 130,180.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,180.82/338.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.67

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