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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.96, 507.30 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.96, 507.30 and 242.60 is: 363.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.96 : 507.30 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.96/507.30 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.96x = 507.30 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.96x = 123,070.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,070.98/338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.08

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