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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.64, 507.64 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.64, 507.64 and 133.34 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.64 : 507.64 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.64/507.64 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.64x = 507.64 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.64x = 67,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,688.72/338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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