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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.05, 506.43 and 200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.05, 506.43 and 200.68 is: 300.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.05 : 506.43 = 200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.05/506.43 = 200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.05x = 506.43 × 200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.05x = 101,628.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,628.54/338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.63

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