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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.01, 506.82 and 106.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.01, 506.82 and 106.85 is: 160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.01 : 506.82 = 106.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.01/506.82 = 106.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.01x = 506.82 × 106.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.01x = 54,155.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,155.38/338.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.22

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