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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.15, 506.55 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.15, 506.55 and 200.80 is: 300.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.15 : 506.55 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.15/506.55 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.15x = 506.55 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.15x = 101,712.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,712.71/338.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.79

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