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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.73, 507.84 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.73, 507.84 and 151.02 is: 226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.73 : 507.84 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.73/507.84 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.73x = 507.84 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.73x = 76,696.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,696.89/338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.43

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