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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.28, 507.31 and 130.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.28, 507.31 and 130.03 is: 195.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.28 : 507.31 = 130.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.28/507.31 = 130.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.28x = 507.31 × 130.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.28x = 65,965.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,965.83/338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.00

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