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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.42, 508 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.42, 508 and 208.56 is: 313.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.42 : 508 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.42/508 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.42x = 508 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.42x = 105,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,948.48/338.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.07

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