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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.11, 508.71 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.11, 508.71 and 156.56 is: 234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.11 : 508.71 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.11/508.71 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.11x = 508.71 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.11x = 79,641.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,641.68/339.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.86

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