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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.66, 509.34 and 108.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.66, 509.34 and 108.49 is: 162.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.66 : 509.34 = 108.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.66/509.34 = 108.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.66x = 509.34 × 108.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.66x = 55,258.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,258.30/339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.69

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