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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.14, 509.04 and 156.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.14, 509.04 and 156.69 is: 235.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.14 : 509.04 = 156.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.14/509.04 = 156.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.14x = 509.04 × 156.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.14x = 79,761.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,761.48/339.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.19

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