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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.23, 509.18 and 325.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.23, 509.18 and 325.37 is: 488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.23 : 509.18 = 325.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.23/509.18 = 325.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.23x = 509.18 × 325.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.23x = 165,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,673.98/339.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.38

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