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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.94, 509.91 and 157.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.94, 509.91 and 157.42 is: 236.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.94 : 509.91 = 157.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.94/509.91 = 157.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.94x = 509.91 × 157.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.94x = 80,270.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,270.03/339.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.13

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