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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.67, 507.60 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.67, 507.60 and 156.02 is: 233.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.67 : 507.60 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.67/507.60 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.67x = 507.60 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.67x = 79,193.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,193.21/338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.84

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