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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.92, 508.21 and 153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.92, 508.21 and 153.72 is: 230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.92 : 508.21 = 153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.92/508.21 = 153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.92x = 508.21 × 153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.92x = 78,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,121.66/338.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.50

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