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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.69, 508.03 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.69, 508.03 and 133.35 is: 200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.69 : 508.03 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.69/508.03 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.69x = 508.03 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.69x = 67,745.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,745.47/338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.03

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