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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.52, 506.70 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.52, 506.70 and 241.20 is: 361.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.52 : 506.70 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.52/506.70 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.52x = 506.70 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.52x = 122,216.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,216.04/338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.03

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