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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.13, 507.36 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.13, 507.36 and 155.48 is: 233.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.13 : 507.36 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.13/507.36 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.13x = 507.36 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.13x = 78,881.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,881.80/338.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.29

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