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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.31, 507.63 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.31, 507.63 and 155.66 is: 233.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.31 : 507.63 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.31/507.63 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.31x = 507.63 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.31x = 79,015.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,015.73/338.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.56

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