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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.33, 507.50 and 107.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.33, 507.50 and 107.19 is: 160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.33 : 507.50 = 107.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.33/507.50 = 107.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.33x = 507.50 × 107.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.33x = 54,398.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,398.93/338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.79

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