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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.43, 507.48 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.43, 507.48 and 155.84 is: 233.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.43 : 507.48 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.43/507.48 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.43x = 507.48 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.43x = 79,086.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,086.29/338.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.69

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