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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.81, 508.33 and 133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.81, 508.33 and 133.27 is: 199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.81 : 508.33 = 133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.81/508.33 = 133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.81x = 508.33 × 133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.81x = 67,741.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,741.93/338.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.94

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