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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.38, 507.59 and 107.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.38, 507.59 and 107.27 is: 160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.38 : 507.59 = 107.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.38/507.59 = 107.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.38x = 507.59 × 107.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.38x = 54,446.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,446.64/338.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.90

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