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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.40, 507.60 and 201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.40, 507.60 and 201.60 is: 302.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.40 : 507.60 = 201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.40/507.60 = 201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.40x = 507.60 × 201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.40x = 102,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,332.16/338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.40

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