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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.04, 508.62 and 156.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.04, 508.62 and 156.46 is: 234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.04 : 508.62 = 156.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.04/508.62 = 156.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.04x = 508.62 × 156.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.04x = 79,578.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,578.69/339.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.72

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