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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.55, 507.84 and 107.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.55, 507.84 and 107.46 is: 161.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.55 : 507.84 = 107.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.55/507.84 = 107.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.55x = 507.84 × 107.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.55x = 54,572.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,572.49/338.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.19

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