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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.23, 506.72 and 200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.23, 506.72 and 200.87 is: 300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.23 : 506.72 = 200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.23/506.72 = 200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.23x = 506.72 × 200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.23x = 101,784.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,784.85/338.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.93

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