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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.38, 508.95 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.38, 508.95 and 154.16 is: 231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.38 : 508.95 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.38/508.95 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.38x = 508.95 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.38x = 78,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,459.73/339.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.19

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