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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.82, 505.45 and 302.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.82, 505.45 and 302.38 is: 451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.82 : 505.45 = 302.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.82/505.45 = 302.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.82x = 505.45 × 302.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.82x = 152,836.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,836.46/338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.08

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