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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.02, 508.77 and 217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.02, 508.77 and 217.34 is: 326.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.02 : 508.77 = 217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.02/508.77 = 217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.02x = 508.77 × 217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.02x = 110,576.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,576.07/339.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.16

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