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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.92, 508.02 and 247.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.92, 508.02 and 247.48 is: 370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.92 : 508.02 = 247.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.92/508.02 = 247.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.92x = 508.02 × 247.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.92x = 125,724.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,724.79/338.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.96

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