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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.07, 507.20 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.07, 507.20 and 106.96 is: 160.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.07 : 507.20 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.07/507.20 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.07x = 507.20 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.07x = 54,248.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,248.74/338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.46

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