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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.96, 508.22 and 156.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.96, 508.22 and 156.39 is: 234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.96 : 508.22 = 156.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.96/508.22 = 156.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.96x = 508.22 × 156.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.96x = 79,479.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,479.74/338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.48

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