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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.80, 508.20 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.80, 508.20 and 133.28 is: 199.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.80 : 508.20 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.80/508.20 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.80x = 508.20 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.80x = 67,732.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,732.90/338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.92

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