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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.48, 507.18 and 246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.48, 507.18 and 246.32 is: 369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.48 : 507.18 = 246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.48/507.18 = 246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.48x = 507.18 × 246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.48x = 124,928.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,928.58/338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.09

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