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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.27, 508.78 and 108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.27, 508.78 and 108.21 is: 162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.27 : 508.78 = 108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.27/508.78 = 108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.27x = 508.78 × 108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.27x = 55,055.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,055.08/339.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.28

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