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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.13, 508.86 and 156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.13, 508.86 and 156.48 is: 234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.13 : 508.86 = 156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.13/508.86 = 156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.13x = 508.86 × 156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.13x = 79,626.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,626.41/339.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.80

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