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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.32, 490.56 and 338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.32, 490.56 and 338.08 is: 465.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.32 : 490.56 = 338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.32/490.56 = 338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.32x = 490.56 × 338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.32x = 165,848.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,848.52/356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.45

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