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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.94, 508.59 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.94, 508.59 and 133.47 is: 200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.94 : 508.59 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.94/508.59 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.94x = 508.59 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.94x = 67,881.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,881.51/338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.28

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