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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.76, 509.34 and 157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.76, 509.34 and 157.06 is: 235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.76 : 509.34 = 157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.76/509.34 = 157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.76x = 509.34 × 157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.76x = 79,994.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,994.39/339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.45

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