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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.14, 507.23 and 107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.14, 507.23 and 107.04 is: 160.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.14 : 507.23 = 107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.14/507.23 = 107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.14x = 507.23 × 107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.14x = 54,295.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,295.55/338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.57

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