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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.90, 508.20 and 156.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.90, 508.20 and 156.35 is: 234.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.90 : 508.20 = 156.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.90/508.20 = 156.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.90x = 508.20 × 156.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.90x = 79,457.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,457.07/338.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.46

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