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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.35, 507.58 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.35, 507.58 and 107.22 is: 160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.35 : 507.58 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.35/507.58 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.35x = 507.58 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.35x = 54,422.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,422.73/338.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.85

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