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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.49, 507.69 and 107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.49, 507.69 and 107.40 is: 161.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.49 : 507.69 = 107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.49/507.69 = 107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.49x = 507.69 × 107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.49x = 54,525.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,525.37/338.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.09

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