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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.32, 506.19 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.32, 506.19 and 302.88 is: 451.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.32 : 506.19 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.32/506.19 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.32x = 506.19 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.32x = 153,314.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,314.83/339.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.83

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