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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.16, 507.46 and 201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.16, 507.46 and 201.44 is: 302.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.16 : 507.46 = 201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.16/507.46 = 201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.16x = 507.46 × 201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.16x = 102,222.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,222.74/338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.29

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