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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.99, 507.44 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.99, 507.44 and 247.23 is: 370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.99 : 507.44 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.99/507.44 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.99x = 507.44 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.99x = 125,453.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,453.16/338.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.08

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