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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.75, 508.80 and 202.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.75, 508.80 and 202.06 is: 303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.75 : 508.80 = 202.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.75/508.80 = 202.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.75x = 508.80 × 202.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.75x = 102,809.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,809.52/338.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.50

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