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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.46, 508.20 and 304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.46, 508.20 and 304.28 is: 455.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.46 : 508.20 = 304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.46/508.20 = 304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.46x = 508.20 × 304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.46x = 154,635.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,635.10/339.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.53

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