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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.96, 509.12 and 202.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.96, 509.12 and 202.26 is: 303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.96 : 509.12 = 202.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.96/509.12 = 202.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.96x = 509.12 × 202.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.96x = 102,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,974.61/338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.80

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