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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.70, 509.68 and 157.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.70, 509.68 and 157.18 is: 235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.70 : 509.68 = 157.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.70/509.68 = 157.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.70x = 509.68 × 157.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.70x = 80,111.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,111.50/339.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.83

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