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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.39, 508.07 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.39, 508.07 and 208.92 is: 313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.39 : 508.07 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.39/508.07 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.39x = 508.07 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.39x = 106,144.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,144.94/338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.68

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