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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.09, 506.85 and 201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.09, 506.85 and 201.20 is: 301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.09 : 506.85 = 201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.09/506.85 = 201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.09x = 506.85 × 201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.09x = 101,978.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,978.22/338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.63

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