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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.98, 508.47 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.98, 508.47 and 133.57 is: 200.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.98 : 508.47 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.98/508.47 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.98x = 508.47 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.98x = 67,915.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,915.45/338.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.35

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