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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.63, 507.96 and 107.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.63, 507.96 and 107.57 is: 161.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.63 : 507.96 = 107.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.63/507.96 = 107.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.63x = 507.96 × 107.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.63x = 54,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,638.72/338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.35

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