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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.58, 508.02 and 155.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.58, 508.02 and 155.87 is: 233.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.58 : 508.02 = 155.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.58/508.02 = 155.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.58x = 508.02 × 155.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.58x = 79,184.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,184.30/338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.88

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