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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.94, 509.97 and 108.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.94, 509.97 and 108.85 is: 163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.94 : 509.97 = 108.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.94/509.97 = 108.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.94x = 509.97 × 108.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.94x = 55,510.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,510.23/339.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.29

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