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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.39, 508.30 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.39, 508.30 and 247.86 is: 371.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.39 : 508.30 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.39/508.30 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.39x = 508.30 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.39x = 125,986.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,986.00/339.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.21

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