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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.03, 508.09 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.03, 508.09 and 153.82 is: 230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.03 : 508.09 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.03/508.09 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.03x = 508.09 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.03x = 78,154.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,154.40/339.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.52

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