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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.77, 507.98 and 241.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.77, 507.98 and 241.22 is: 361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.77 : 507.98 = 241.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.77/507.98 = 241.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.77x = 507.98 × 241.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.77x = 122,533.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,533.58/338.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.70

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