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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 508.38 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 508.38 and 133.44 is: 200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 508.38 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/508.38 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 508.38 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 67,838.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,838.23/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.11

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