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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.46, 507.48 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.46, 507.48 and 155.70 is: 233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.46 : 507.48 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.46/507.48 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.46x = 507.48 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.46x = 79,014.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,014.64/338.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.45

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