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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.10, 506.22 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.10, 506.22 and 200.80 is: 300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.10 : 506.22 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.10/506.22 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.10x = 506.22 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.10x = 101,648.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,648.98/338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.65

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