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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.29, 507.63 and 201.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.29, 507.63 and 201.61 is: 302.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.29 : 507.63 = 201.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.29/507.63 = 201.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.29x = 507.63 × 201.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.29x = 102,343.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,343.28/338.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.53

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