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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.95, 509.96 and 157.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.95, 509.96 and 157.37 is: 236.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.95 : 509.96 = 157.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.95/509.96 = 157.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.95x = 509.96 × 157.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.95x = 80,249.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,249.07/339.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.06

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