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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.48, 506.64 and 240.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.48, 506.64 and 240.74 is: 360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.48 : 506.64 = 240.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.48/506.64 = 240.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.48x = 506.64 × 240.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.48x = 121,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,968.51/338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.34

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