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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.96, 508.21 and 156.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.96, 508.21 and 156.11 is: 234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.96 : 508.21 = 156.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.96/508.21 = 156.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.96x = 508.21 × 156.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.96x = 79,333.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,333.73/338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.05

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