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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.99, 510.98 and 319.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.99, 510.98 and 319.17 is: 481.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.99 : 510.98 = 319.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.99/510.98 = 319.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.99x = 510.98 × 319.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.99x = 163,088.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,088.19/338.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.11

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