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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.83, 509.98 and 157.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.83, 509.98 and 157.13 is: 235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.83 : 509.98 = 157.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.83/509.98 = 157.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.83x = 509.98 × 157.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.83x = 80,133.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,133.16/339.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.80

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