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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.44, 507.56 and 107.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.44, 507.56 and 107.27 is: 160.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.44 : 507.56 = 107.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.44/507.56 = 107.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.44x = 507.56 × 107.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.44x = 54,445.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,445.42/338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.87

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