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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.09, 507.24 and 107.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.09, 507.24 and 107.01 is: 160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.09 : 507.24 = 107.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.09/507.24 = 107.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.09x = 507.24 × 107.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.09x = 54,279.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,279.75/338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.55

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