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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.66, 507.36 and 302.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.66, 507.36 and 302.47 is: 453.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.66 : 507.36 = 302.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.66/507.36 = 302.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.66x = 507.36 × 302.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.66x = 153,461.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,461.18/338.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.14

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