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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.29, 507.27 and 155.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.29, 507.27 and 155.62 is: 233.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.29 : 507.27 = 155.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.29/507.27 = 155.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.29x = 507.27 × 155.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.29x = 78,941.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,941.36/338.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.35

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