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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.28, 507.72 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.28, 507.72 and 165.04 is: 247.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.28 : 507.72 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.28/507.72 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.28x = 507.72 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.28x = 83,794.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,794.11/338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.71

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