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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.15, 509.13 and 217.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.15, 509.13 and 217.65 is: 326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.15 : 509.13 = 217.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.15/509.13 = 217.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.15x = 509.13 × 217.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.15x = 110,812.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,812.14/339.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.73

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