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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 508.32 and 202.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 508.32 and 202.26 is: 303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 508.32 = 202.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/508.32 = 202.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 508.32 × 202.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 102,812.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,812.80/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.50

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