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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.79, 508.28 and 133.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.79, 508.28 and 133.37 is: 200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.79 : 508.28 = 133.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.79/508.28 = 133.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.79x = 508.28 × 133.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.79x = 67,786.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,786.10/338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.08

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