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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 507.14 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 507.14 and 155.46 is: 233.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 507.14 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/507.14 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 507.14 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 78,839.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,839.98/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.17

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