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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.10, 508.31 and 215.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.10, 508.31 and 215.79 is: 323.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.10 : 508.31 = 215.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.10/508.31 = 215.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.10x = 508.31 × 215.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.10x = 109,688.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,688.21/339.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.47

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