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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.33, 507.07 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.33, 507.07 and 155.34 is: 232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.33 : 507.07 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.33/507.07 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.33x = 507.07 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.33x = 78,768.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,768.45/338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.81

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