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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.43, 506.94 and 246.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.43, 506.94 and 246.97 is: 369.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.43 : 506.94 = 246.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.43/506.94 = 246.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.43x = 506.94 × 246.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.43x = 125,198.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,198.97/338.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.94

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