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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.17, 508.83 and 108.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.17, 508.83 and 108.13 is: 162.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.17 : 508.83 = 108.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.17/508.83 = 108.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.17x = 508.83 × 108.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.17x = 55,019.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,019.79/339.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.22

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