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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.28, 507.26 and 155.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.28, 507.26 and 155.62 is: 233.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.28 : 507.26 = 155.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.28/507.26 = 155.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.28x = 507.26 × 155.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.28x = 78,939.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,939.80/338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.36

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