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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.55, 507.87 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.55, 507.87 and 201.42 is: 302.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.55 : 507.87 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.55/507.87 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.55x = 507.87 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.55x = 102,295.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,295.18/338.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.16

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