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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.67, 507.76 and 155.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.67, 507.76 and 155.95 is: 233.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.67 : 507.76 = 155.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.67/507.76 = 155.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.67x = 507.76 × 155.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.67x = 79,183.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,183.51/338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.81

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