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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.73, 508.17 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.73, 508.17 and 133.32 is: 200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.73 : 508.17 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.73/508.17 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.73x = 508.17 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.73x = 67,749.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,749.22/338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.01

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