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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.30, 508.31 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.30, 508.31 and 194.58 is: 291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.30 : 508.31 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.30/508.31 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.30x = 508.31 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.30x = 98,906.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,906.96/339.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.50

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