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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.19, 508.77 and 217.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.19, 508.77 and 217.19 is: 325.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.19 : 508.77 = 217.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.19/508.77 = 217.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.19x = 508.77 × 217.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.19x = 110,499.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,499.76/339.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.78

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