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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.07, 506.96 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.07, 506.96 and 155.52 is: 233.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.07 : 506.96 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.07/506.96 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.07x = 506.96 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.07x = 78,842.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,842.22/338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.21

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