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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.34, 508.77 and 211.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.34, 508.77 and 211.06 is: 316.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.34 : 508.77 = 211.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.34/508.77 = 211.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.34x = 508.77 × 211.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.34x = 107,381.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,381.00/339.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.44

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