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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.78, 508.14 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.78, 508.14 and 202.68 is: 304.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.78 : 508.14 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.78/508.14 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.78x = 508.14 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.78x = 102,989.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,989.82/338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.00

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