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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.08, 507 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.08, 507 and 155.32 is: 232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.08 : 507 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.08/507 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.08x = 507 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.08x = 78,747.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,747.24/338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.92

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