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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 507.68 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 507.68 and 155.72 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 507.68 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/507.68 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 507.68 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 79,055.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,055.93/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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