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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.24, 509.94 and 319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.24, 509.94 and 319.80 is: 480.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.24 : 509.94 = 319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.24/509.94 = 319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.24x = 509.94 × 319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.24x = 163,078.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,078.81/339.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.72

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