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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.65, 507.26 and 155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.65, 507.26 and 155.59 is: 233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.65 : 507.26 = 155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.65/507.26 = 155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.65x = 507.26 × 155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.65x = 78,923.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,923.70/338.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.06

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