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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.88, 505.24 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.88, 505.24 and 318.22 is: 474.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.88 : 505.24 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.88/505.24 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.88x = 505.24 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.88x = 160,777.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,777.47/338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.44

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