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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.99, 507.87 and 201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.99, 507.87 and 201.54 is: 301.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.99 : 507.87 = 201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.99/507.87 = 201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.99x = 507.87 × 201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.99x = 102,355.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,355.17/338.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.95

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