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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.75, 508.47 and 228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.75, 508.47 and 228.72 is: 343.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.75 : 508.47 = 228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.75/508.47 = 228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.75x = 508.47 × 228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.75x = 116,297.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,297.26/338.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.31

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