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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.80, 507.72 and 247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.80, 507.72 and 247.60 is: 371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.80 : 507.72 = 247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.80/507.72 = 247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.80x = 507.72 × 247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.80x = 125,711.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,711.47/338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.05

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