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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.04, 507.96 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.04, 507.96 and 208.08 is: 312.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.04 : 507.96 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.04/507.96 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.04x = 507.96 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.04x = 105,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,696.32/338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.67

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