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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.34, 507.90 and 201.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.34, 507.90 and 201.45 is: 302.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.34 : 507.90 = 201.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.34/507.90 = 201.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.34x = 507.90 × 201.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.34x = 102,316.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,316.46/338.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.41

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