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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.88, 507.87 and 153.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.88, 507.87 and 153.65 is: 230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.88 : 507.87 = 153.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.88/507.87 = 153.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.88x = 507.87 × 153.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.88x = 78,031.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,031.69/338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.26

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