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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.87, 509.82 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.87, 509.82 and 157.22 is: 235.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.87 : 509.82 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.87/509.82 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.87x = 509.82 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.87x = 80,152.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,152.67/339.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.83

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