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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.43, 508.76 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.43, 508.76 and 156.44 is: 234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.43 : 508.76 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.43/508.76 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.43x = 508.76 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.43x = 79,590.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,590.02/339.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.48

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