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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.36, 508.82 and 217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.36, 508.82 and 217.72 is: 326.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.36 : 508.82 = 217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.36/508.82 = 217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.36x = 508.82 × 217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.36x = 110,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,779.84/339.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.44

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