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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.02, 507.22 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.02, 507.22 and 132.57 is: 198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.02 : 507.22 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.02/507.22 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.02x = 507.22 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.02x = 67,241.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,241.82/338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.93

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