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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.09, 507.18 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.09, 507.18 and 155.66 is: 233.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.09 : 507.18 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.09/507.18 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.09x = 507.18 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.09x = 78,945.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,945.10/338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.51

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