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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.40, 507.42 and 107.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.40, 507.42 and 107.19 is: 160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.40 : 507.42 = 107.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.40/507.42 = 107.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.40x = 507.42 × 107.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.40x = 54,390.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,390.35/338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.73

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