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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.52, 507.82 and 107.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.52, 507.82 and 107.48 is: 161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.52 : 507.82 = 107.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.52/507.82 = 107.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.52x = 507.82 × 107.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.52x = 54,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,581.70/338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.23

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