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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.33, 509.70 and 209.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.33, 509.70 and 209.39 is: 314.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.33 : 509.70 = 209.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.33/509.70 = 209.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.33x = 509.70 × 209.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.33x = 106,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,726.08/339.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.52

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