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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.72, 508 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.72, 508 and 156.06 is: 234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.72 : 508 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.72/508 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.72x = 508 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.72x = 79,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,278.48/338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.05

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