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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.57, 509.16 and 156.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.57, 509.16 and 156.87 is: 235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.57 : 509.16 = 156.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.57/509.16 = 156.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.57x = 509.16 × 156.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.57x = 79,871.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,871.93/339.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.21

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