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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.94, 507.96 and 202.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.94, 507.96 and 202.11 is: 302.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.94 : 507.96 = 202.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.94/507.96 = 202.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.94x = 507.96 × 202.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.94x = 102,663.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,663.80/338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.90

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