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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.97, 508.57 and 156.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.97, 508.57 and 156.26 is: 234.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.97 : 508.57 = 156.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.97/508.57 = 156.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.97x = 508.57 × 156.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.97x = 79,470.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,470.03/338.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.44

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