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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.92, 508.31 and 156.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.92, 508.31 and 156.29 is: 234.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.92 : 508.31 = 156.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.92/508.31 = 156.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.92x = 508.31 × 156.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.92x = 79,442.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,442.28/338.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.40

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