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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.05, 506.96 and 155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.05, 506.96 and 155.33 is: 232.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.05 : 506.96 = 155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.05/506.96 = 155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.05x = 506.96 × 155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.05x = 78,745.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,745.27/338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.94

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