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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.20, 507.30 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.20, 507.30 and 201.18 is: 301.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.20 : 507.30 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.20/507.30 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.20x = 507.30 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.20x = 102,058.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,058.61/338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.77

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