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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.17, 506.85 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.17, 506.85 and 155.58 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.17 : 506.85 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.17/506.85 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.17x = 506.85 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.17x = 78,853.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,853.19/338.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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