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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.35, 507.72 and 201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.35, 507.72 and 201.66 is: 302.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.35 : 507.72 = 201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.35/507.72 = 201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.35x = 507.72 × 201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.35x = 102,386.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,386.82/338.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.61

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