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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.02, 507.96 and 247.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.02, 507.96 and 247.89 is: 371.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.02 : 507.96 = 247.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.02/507.96 = 247.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.02x = 507.96 × 247.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.02x = 125,918.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,918.20/339.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.42

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