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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.22, 507.36 and 155.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.22, 507.36 and 155.61 is: 233.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.22 : 507.36 = 155.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.22/507.36 = 155.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.22x = 507.36 × 155.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.22x = 78,950.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,950.29/338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.43

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