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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.88, 509.86 and 157.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.88, 509.86 and 157.30 is: 235.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.88 : 509.86 = 157.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.88/509.86 = 157.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.88x = 509.86 × 157.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.88x = 80,200.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,200.98/339.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.97

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