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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338, 506.66 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338, 506.66 and 155.48 is: 233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338 : 506.66 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338/506.66 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338x = 506.66 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338x = 78,775.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,775.50/338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.06

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