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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.92, 509.81 and 157.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.92, 509.81 and 157.29 is: 235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.92 : 509.81 = 157.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.92/509.81 = 157.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.92x = 509.81 × 157.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.92x = 80,188.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,188.01/339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.90

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