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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.43, 507.42 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.43, 507.42 and 133.05 is: 199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.43 : 507.42 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.43/507.42 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.43x = 507.42 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.43x = 67,512.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,512.23/338.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.49

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