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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.68, 507.72 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.68, 507.72 and 130.32 is: 195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.68 : 507.72 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.68/507.72 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.68x = 507.72 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.68x = 66,166.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,166.07/338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.36

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