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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.70, 508.35 and 200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.70, 508.35 and 200.04 is: 300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.70 : 508.35 = 200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.70/508.35 = 200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.70x = 508.35 × 200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.70x = 101,689.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,689.18/338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.23

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