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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.13, 507.21 and 107.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.13, 507.21 and 107.01 is: 160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.13 : 507.21 = 107.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.13/507.21 = 107.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.13x = 507.21 × 107.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.13x = 54,276.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,276.54/338.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.52

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