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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.88, 508.44 and 133.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.88, 508.44 and 133.51 is: 200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.88 : 508.44 = 133.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.88/508.44 = 133.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.88x = 508.44 × 133.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.88x = 67,882.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,882.16/338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.31

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