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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.18, 507.27 and 107.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.18, 507.27 and 107.08 is: 160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.18 : 507.27 = 107.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.18/507.27 = 107.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.18x = 507.27 × 107.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.18x = 54,317.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,317.94/338.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.62

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