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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.50, 507.78 and 107.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.50, 507.78 and 107.38 is: 161.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.50 : 507.78 = 107.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.50/507.78 = 107.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.50x = 507.78 × 107.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.50x = 54,525.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,525.42/338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.08

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