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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.80, 507.74 and 305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.80, 507.74 and 305.08 is: 457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.80 : 507.74 = 305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.80/507.74 = 305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.80x = 507.74 × 305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.80x = 154,901.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,901.32/338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.21

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