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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.21, 507.38 and 107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.21, 507.38 and 107.13 is: 160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.21 : 507.38 = 107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.21/507.38 = 107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.21x = 507.38 × 107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.21x = 54,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,355.62/338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.72

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