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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.54, 507.63 and 155.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.54, 507.63 and 155.77 is: 233.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.54 : 507.63 = 155.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.54/507.63 = 155.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.54x = 507.63 × 155.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.54x = 79,073.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,073.53/338.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.57

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