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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.42, 508.68 and 156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.42, 508.68 and 156.72 is: 234.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.42 : 508.68 = 156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.42/508.68 = 156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.42x = 508.68 × 156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.42x = 79,720.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,720.33/339.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.87

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