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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.78, 508.31 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.78, 508.31 and 200.07 is: 300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.78 : 508.31 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.78/508.31 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.78x = 508.31 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.78x = 101,697.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,697.33/338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.18

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