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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.82, 508.31 and 304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.82, 508.31 and 304.80 is: 457.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.82 : 508.31 = 304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.82/508.31 = 304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.82x = 508.31 × 304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.82x = 154,932.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,932.89/338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.27

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