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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.25, 507.35 and 199.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.25, 507.35 and 199.50 is: 299.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.25 : 507.35 = 199.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.25/507.35 = 199.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.25x = 507.35 × 199.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.25x = 101,216.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,216.33/338.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.24

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