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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.33, 509.15 and 217.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.33, 509.15 and 217.83 is: 326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.33 : 509.15 = 217.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.33/509.15 = 217.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.33x = 509.15 × 217.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.33x = 110,908.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,908.14/339.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.84

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