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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.16, 508.38 and 266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.16, 508.38 and 266.84 is: 399.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.16 : 508.38 = 266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.16/508.38 = 266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.16x = 508.38 × 266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.16x = 135,656.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,656.12/339.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.98

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