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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.43, 508.22 and 321.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.43, 508.22 and 321.11 is: 482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.43 : 508.22 = 321.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.43/508.22 = 321.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.43x = 508.22 × 321.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.43x = 163,190.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,190.38/338.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.20

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