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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.15, 508.83 and 156.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.15, 508.83 and 156.69 is: 235.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.15 : 508.83 = 156.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.15/508.83 = 156.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.15x = 508.83 × 156.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.15x = 79,728.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,728.57/339.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.08

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