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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.07, 507.23 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.07, 507.23 and 132.66 is: 199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.07 : 507.23 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.07/507.23 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.07x = 507.23 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.07x = 67,286.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,286.60/338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.03

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