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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.67, 507.33 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.67, 507.33 and 247.86 is: 371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.67 : 507.33 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.67/507.33 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.67x = 507.33 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.67x = 125,746.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,746.81/338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.30

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