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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.79, 507.42 and 155.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.79, 507.42 and 155.91 is: 233.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.79 : 507.42 = 155.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.79/507.42 = 155.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.79x = 507.42 × 155.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.79x = 79,111.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,111.85/338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.51

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