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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.44, 507.72 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.44, 507.72 and 107.28 is: 160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.44 : 507.72 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.44/507.72 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.44x = 507.72 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.44x = 54,468.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,468.20/338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.94

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