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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.70, 508.08 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.70, 508.08 and 156.06 is: 234.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.70 : 508.08 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.70/508.08 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.70x = 508.08 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.70x = 79,290.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,290.96/338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.10

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