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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.23, 507.38 and 107.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.23, 507.38 and 107.14 is: 160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.23 : 507.38 = 107.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.23/507.38 = 107.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.23x = 507.38 × 107.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.23x = 54,360.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,360.69/338.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.72

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