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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.68, 506.76 and 201.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.68, 506.76 and 201.82 is: 301.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.68 : 506.76 = 201.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.68/506.76 = 201.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.68x = 506.76 × 201.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.68x = 102,274.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,274.30/338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.98

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