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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.88, 507.64 and 156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.88, 507.64 and 156.03 is: 233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.88 : 507.64 = 156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.88/507.64 = 156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.88x = 507.64 × 156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.88x = 79,207.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,207.07/338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.73

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