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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.38, 507.61 and 107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.38, 507.61 and 107.31 is: 160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.38 : 507.61 = 107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.38/507.61 = 107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.38x = 507.61 × 107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.38x = 54,470.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,470.81/338.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.97

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