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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.46, 507.30 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.46, 507.30 and 132.96 is: 199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.46 : 507.30 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.46/507.30 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.46x = 507.30 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.46x = 67,450.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,450.61/338.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.29

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