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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.72, 506.91 and 311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.72, 506.91 and 311.02 is: 465.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.72 : 506.91 = 311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.72/506.91 = 311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.72x = 506.91 × 311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.72x = 157,660.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,660.15/338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.47

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