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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.80, 507.30 and 266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.80, 507.30 and 266.20 is: 398.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.80 : 507.30 = 266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.80/507.30 = 266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.80x = 507.30 × 266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.80x = 135,043.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,043.26/338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.59

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