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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.24, 508.67 and 156.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.24, 508.67 and 156.77 is: 235.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.24 : 508.67 = 156.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.24/508.67 = 156.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.24x = 508.67 × 156.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.24x = 79,744.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,744.20/339.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.07

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