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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.56, 507.66 and 199.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.56, 507.66 and 199.79 is: 299.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.56 : 507.66 = 199.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.56/507.66 = 199.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.56x = 507.66 × 199.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.56x = 101,422.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,422.85/338.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.57

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