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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.23, 509.52 and 322.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.23, 509.52 and 322.37 is: 484.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.23 : 509.52 = 322.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.23/509.52 = 322.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.23x = 509.52 × 322.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.23x = 164,253.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,253.96/339.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.20

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