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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.55, 508.02 and 201.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.55, 508.02 and 201.93 is: 303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.55 : 508.02 = 201.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.55/508.02 = 201.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.55x = 508.02 × 201.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.55x = 102,584.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,584.48/338.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.01

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