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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.12, 509.64 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.12, 509.64 and 202.20 is: 303.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.12 : 509.64 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.12/509.64 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.12x = 509.64 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.12x = 103,049.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,049.21/339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.87

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