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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.16, 506.92 and 201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.16, 506.92 and 201.24 is: 301.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.16 : 506.92 = 201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.16/506.92 = 201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.16x = 506.92 × 201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.16x = 102,012.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,012.58/338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.67

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