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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.28, 508.88 and 111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.28, 508.88 and 111.28 is: 166.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.28 : 508.88 = 111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.28/508.88 = 111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.28x = 508.88 × 111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.28x = 56,628.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,628.17/339.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.91

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