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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.77, 509.53 and 157.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.77, 509.53 and 157.04 is: 235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.77 : 509.53 = 157.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.77/509.53 = 157.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.77x = 509.53 × 157.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.77x = 80,016.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,016.59/339.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.50

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