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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.24, 506.56 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.24, 506.56 and 199.04 is: 298.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.24 : 506.56 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.24/506.56 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.24x = 506.56 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.24x = 100,825.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,825.70/338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.09

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