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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.26, 507.35 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.26, 507.35 and 150.66 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.26 : 507.35 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.26/507.35 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.26x = 507.35 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.26x = 76,437.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,437.73/338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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