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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.95, 508.35 and 156.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.95, 508.35 and 156.17 is: 234.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.95 : 508.35 = 156.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.95/508.35 = 156.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.95x = 508.35 × 156.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.95x = 79,385.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,385.70/338.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.21

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