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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.69, 508.01 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.69, 508.01 and 155.84 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.69 : 508.01 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.69/508.01 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.69x = 508.01 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.69x = 79,164.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,164.96/338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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