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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.03, 508.34 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.03, 508.34 and 156.32 is: 234.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.03 : 508.34 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.03/508.34 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.03x = 508.34 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.03x = 79,464.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,464.20/339.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.39

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