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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.24, 507.28 and 155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.24, 507.28 and 155.60 is: 233.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.24 : 507.28 = 155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.24/507.28 = 155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.24x = 507.28 × 155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.24x = 78,932.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,932.77/338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.36

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