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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.50, 507.92 and 155.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.50, 507.92 and 155.86 is: 233.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.50 : 507.92 = 155.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.50/507.92 = 155.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.50x = 507.92 × 155.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.50x = 79,164.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,164.41/338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.87

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