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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.07, 507.51 and 201.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.07, 507.51 and 201.27 is: 302.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.07 : 507.51 = 201.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.07/507.51 = 201.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.07x = 507.51 × 201.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.07x = 102,146.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,146.54/338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.15

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