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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.64, 507.79 and 133.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.64, 507.79 and 133.15 is: 199.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.64 : 507.79 = 133.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.64/507.79 = 133.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.64x = 507.79 × 133.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.64x = 67,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,612.24/338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.66

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