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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.09, 508.41 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.09, 508.41 and 217.44 is: 326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.09 : 508.41 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.09/508.41 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.09x = 508.41 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.09x = 110,548.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,548.67/339.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.02

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