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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.96, 508.24 and 133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.96, 508.24 and 133.36 is: 199.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.96 : 508.24 = 133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.96/508.24 = 133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.96x = 508.24 × 133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.96x = 67,778.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,778.89/338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.96

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