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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.17, 508.84 and 200.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.17, 508.84 and 200.47 is: 300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.17 : 508.84 = 200.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.17/508.84 = 200.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.17x = 508.84 × 200.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.17x = 102,004.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,004.61/339.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.75

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