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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.22, 506.68 and 199.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.22, 506.68 and 199.06 is: 298.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.22 : 506.68 = 199.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.22/506.68 = 199.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.22x = 506.68 × 199.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.22x = 100,859.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,859.72/338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.21

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