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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.51, 508.55 and 157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.51, 508.55 and 157.06 is: 235.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.51 : 508.55 = 157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.51/508.55 = 157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.51x = 508.55 × 157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.51x = 79,872.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,872.86/339.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.26

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