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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.60, 508.32 and 247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.60, 508.32 and 247.88 is: 372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.60 : 508.32 = 247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.60/508.32 = 247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.60x = 508.32 × 247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.60x = 126,002.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,002.36/338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.13

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