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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.85, 508.31 and 107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.85, 508.31 and 107.76 is: 161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.85 : 508.31 = 107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.85/508.31 = 107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.85x = 508.31 × 107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.85x = 54,774.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,774.95/338.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.65

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