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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.88, 509.26 and 201.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.88, 509.26 and 201.98 is: 303.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.88 : 509.26 = 201.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.88/509.26 = 201.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.88x = 509.26 × 201.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.88x = 102,860.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,860.33/338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.53

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