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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.45, 506.45 and 332.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.45, 506.45 and 332.98 is: 498.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.45 : 506.45 = 332.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.45/506.45 = 332.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.45x = 506.45 × 332.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.45x = 168,637.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,637.29/338.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.27

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