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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.78, 507.85 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.78, 507.85 and 133.31 is: 199.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.78 : 507.85 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.78/507.85 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.78x = 507.85 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.78x = 67,701.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,701.48/338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.84

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