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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.84, 508.24 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.84, 508.24 and 133.32 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.84 : 508.24 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.84/508.24 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.84x = 508.24 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.84x = 67,758.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,758.56/338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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