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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.95, 509.93 and 108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.95, 509.93 and 108.87 is: 163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.95 : 509.93 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.95/509.93 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.95x = 509.93 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.95x = 55,512.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,512.99/339.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.30

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