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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.19, 507.87 and 208.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.19, 507.87 and 208.46 is: 313.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.19 : 507.87 = 208.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.19/507.87 = 208.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.19x = 507.87 × 208.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.19x = 105,870.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,870.58/338.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.05

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