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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.96, 509.60 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.96, 509.60 and 157.50 is: 236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.96 : 509.60 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.96/509.60 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.96x = 509.60 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.96x = 80,262
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,262/339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.09

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