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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.41, 509.15 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.41, 509.15 and 156.76 is: 235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.41 : 509.15 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.41/509.15 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.41x = 509.15 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.41x = 79,813.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,813.47/339.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.15

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