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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.19, 508.55 and 156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.19, 508.55 and 156.48 is: 234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.19 : 508.55 = 156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.19/508.55 = 156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.19x = 508.55 × 156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.19x = 79,579.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,579.40/339.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.62

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