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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.78, 509.27 and 156.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.78, 509.27 and 156.97 is: 235.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.78 : 509.27 = 156.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.78/509.27 = 156.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.78x = 509.27 × 156.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.78x = 79,940.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,940.11/339.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.27

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