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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.94, 507.60 and 248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.94, 507.60 and 248.22 is: 371.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.94 : 507.60 = 248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.94/507.60 = 248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.94x = 507.60 × 248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.94x = 125,996.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,996.47/338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.74

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