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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.09, 508.38 and 156.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.09, 508.38 and 156.63 is: 234.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.09 : 508.38 = 156.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.09/508.38 = 156.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.09x = 508.38 × 156.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.09x = 79,627.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,627.56/339.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.83

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