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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.25, 507.36 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.25, 507.36 and 153.32 is: 229.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.25 : 507.36 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.25/507.36 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.25x = 507.36 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.25x = 77,788.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,788.44/338.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.97

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