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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.16, 508.74 and 217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.16, 508.74 and 217.30 is: 325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.16 : 508.74 = 217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.16/508.74 = 217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.16x = 508.74 × 217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.16x = 110,549.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,549.20/339.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.95

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