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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.62, 509.62 and 154.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.62, 509.62 and 154.66 is: 232.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.62 : 509.62 = 154.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.62/509.62 = 154.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.62x = 509.62 × 154.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.62x = 78,817.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,817.83/339.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.08

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