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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.34, 509.10 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.34, 509.10 and 209.44 is: 314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.34 : 509.10 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.34/509.10 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.34x = 509.10 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.34x = 106,625.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,625.90/339.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.22

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