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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.03, 506.79 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.03, 506.79 and 155.39 is: 232.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.03 : 506.79 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.03/506.79 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.03x = 506.79 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.03x = 78,750.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,750.10/338.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.97

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