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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.58, 505.49 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.58, 505.49 and 302.22 is: 451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.58 : 505.49 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.58/505.49 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.58x = 505.49 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.58x = 152,767.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,767.68/338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.20

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