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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.33, 511.35 and 306.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.33, 511.35 and 306.85 is: 462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.33 : 511.35 = 306.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.33/511.35 = 306.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.33x = 511.35 × 306.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.33x = 156,907.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,907.75/339.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.40

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