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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.72, 507.47 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.72, 507.47 and 208.71 is: 312.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.72 : 507.47 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.72/507.47 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.72x = 507.47 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.72x = 105,913.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,913.02/338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.69

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