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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.93, 508.01 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.93, 508.01 and 155.94 is: 233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.93 : 508.01 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.93/508.01 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.93x = 508.01 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.93x = 79,218.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,218.69/338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.73

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