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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.45, 507.57 and 107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.45, 507.57 and 107.33 is: 160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.45 : 507.57 = 107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.45/507.57 = 107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.45x = 507.57 × 107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.45x = 54,474.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,474.55/338.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.96

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