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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.19, 507.22 and 199.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.19, 507.22 and 199.42 is: 299.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.19 : 507.22 = 199.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.19/507.22 = 199.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.19x = 507.22 × 199.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.19x = 101,149.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,149.81/338.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.09

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