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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.15, 508.80 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.15, 508.80 and 133.70 is: 200.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.15 : 508.80 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.15/508.80 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.15x = 508.80 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.15x = 68,028.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,028.33/339.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.58

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