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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.61, 508.14 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.61, 508.14 and 156 is: 234.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.61 : 508.14 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.61/508.14 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.61x = 508.14 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.61x = 79,269.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,269.84/338.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.10

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