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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.88, 507.60 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.88, 507.60 and 297.84 is: 446.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.88 : 507.60 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.88/507.60 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.88x = 507.60 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.88x = 151,183.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,183.58/338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.13

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