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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.68, 508.02 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.68, 508.02 and 281.56 is: 422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.68 : 508.02 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.68/508.02 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.68x = 508.02 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.68x = 143,038.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,038.11/338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.34

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