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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.13, 506.31 and 201.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.13, 506.31 and 201.27 is: 301.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.13 : 506.31 = 201.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.13/506.31 = 201.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.13x = 506.31 × 201.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.13x = 101,905.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,905.01/338.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.38

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