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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.80, 508.36 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.80, 508.36 and 156.33 is: 234.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.80 : 508.36 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.80/508.36 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.80x = 508.36 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.80x = 79,471.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,471.92/338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.57

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