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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.39, 508.48 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.39, 508.48 and 156.33 is: 234.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.39 : 508.48 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.39/508.48 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.39x = 508.48 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.39x = 79,490.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,490.29/339.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.22

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