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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.74, 508.24 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.74, 508.24 and 133.45 is: 200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.74 : 508.24 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.74/508.24 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.74x = 508.24 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.74x = 67,824.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,824.63/338.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.23

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