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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.36, 507.36 and 155.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.36, 507.36 and 155.57 is: 233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.36 : 507.36 = 155.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.36/507.36 = 155.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.36x = 507.36 × 155.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.36x = 78,930.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,930.00/338.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.27

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