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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.01, 506.71 and 155.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.01, 506.71 and 155.31 is: 232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.01 : 506.71 = 155.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.01/506.71 = 155.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.01x = 506.71 × 155.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.01x = 78,697.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,697.13/338.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.82

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