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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.87, 508.30 and 107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.87, 508.30 and 107.76 is: 161.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.87 : 508.30 = 107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.87/508.30 = 107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.87x = 508.30 × 107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.87x = 54,772.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,772.14/338.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.63

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