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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.18, 507.01 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.18, 507.01 and 155.44 is: 233.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.18 : 507.01 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.18/507.01 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.18x = 507.01 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.18x = 78,808.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,808.86/338.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.04

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