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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.82, 509.76 and 154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.82, 509.76 and 154.69 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.82 : 509.76 = 154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.82/509.76 = 154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.82x = 509.76 × 154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.82x = 78,854.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,854.77/339.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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