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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.80, 508.28 and 242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.80, 508.28 and 242.80 is: 364.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.80 : 508.28 = 242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.80/508.28 = 242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.80x = 508.28 × 242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.80x = 123,410.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,410.38/338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.26

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