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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.93, 509.90 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.93, 509.90 and 157.41 is: 236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.93 : 509.90 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.93/509.90 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.93x = 509.90 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.93x = 80,262.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,262.57/339.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.12

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