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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.26, 507.45 and 155.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.26, 507.45 and 155.68 is: 233.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.26 : 507.45 = 155.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.26/507.45 = 155.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.26x = 507.45 × 155.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.26x = 78,999.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,999.82/338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.55

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