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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.06, 507.84 and 312.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.06, 507.84 and 312.42 is: 467.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.06 : 507.84 = 312.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.06/507.84 = 312.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.06x = 507.84 × 312.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.06x = 158,659.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,659.37/339.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.94

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