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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.24, 508.37 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.24, 508.37 and 209.22 is: 313.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.24 : 508.37 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.24/508.37 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.24x = 508.37 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.24x = 106,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,361.17/339.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.53

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