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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.62, 507.52 and 155.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.62, 507.52 and 155.96 is: 233.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.62 : 507.52 = 155.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.62/507.52 = 155.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.62x = 507.52 × 155.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.62x = 79,152.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,152.82/338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.75

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