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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.47, 507.73 and 107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.47, 507.73 and 107.37 is: 161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.47 : 507.73 = 107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.47/507.73 = 107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.47x = 507.73 × 107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.47x = 54,514.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,514.97/338.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.06

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