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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.48, 507.79 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.48, 507.79 and 133.04 is: 199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.48 : 507.79 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.48/507.79 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.48x = 507.79 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.48x = 67,556.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,556.38/338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.59

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