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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.39, 507.66 and 107.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.39, 507.66 and 107.35 is: 161.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.39 : 507.66 = 107.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.39/507.66 = 107.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.39x = 507.66 × 107.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.39x = 54,494.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,494.23/338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.04

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