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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.75, 509.04 and 201.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.75, 509.04 and 201.86 is: 303.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.75 : 509.04 = 201.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.75/509.04 = 201.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.75x = 509.04 × 201.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.75x = 102,752.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,752.27/338.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.33

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