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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.68, 508.32 and 156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.68, 508.32 and 156.22 is: 234.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.68 : 508.32 = 156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.68/508.32 = 156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.68x = 508.32 × 156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.68x = 79,409.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,409.75/338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.47

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