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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.59, 509.31 and 108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.59, 509.31 and 108.47 is: 162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.59 : 509.31 = 108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.59/509.31 = 108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.59x = 509.31 × 108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.59x = 55,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,244.86/339.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.68

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