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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.50, 467.13 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.50, 467.13 and 200.50 is: 276.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.50 : 467.13 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.50/467.13 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.50x = 467.13 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.50x = 93,659.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,659.57/338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.69

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