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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.96, 508.40 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.96, 508.40 and 156.14 is: 234.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.96 : 508.40 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.96/508.40 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.96x = 508.40 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.96x = 79,381.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,381.58/338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.19

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