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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.98, 508.48 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.98, 508.48 and 224.16 is: 336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.98 : 508.48 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.98/508.48 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.98x = 508.48 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.98x = 113,980.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,980.88/338.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.25

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