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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.96, 509.94 and 157.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.96, 509.94 and 157.35 is: 236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.96 : 509.94 = 157.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.96/509.94 = 157.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.96x = 509.94 × 157.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.96x = 80,239.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,239.06/339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.03

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