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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.16, 508.89 and 202.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.16, 508.89 and 202.47 is: 303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.16 : 508.89 = 202.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.16/508.89 = 202.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.16x = 508.89 × 202.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.16x = 103,034.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,034.96/339.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.79

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