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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.06, 507.45 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.06, 507.45 and 155.43 is: 233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.06 : 507.45 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.06/507.45 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.06x = 507.45 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.06x = 78,872.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,872.95/338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.31

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