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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.39, 508.78 and 202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.39, 508.78 and 202.10 is: 302.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.39 : 508.78 = 202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.39/508.78 = 202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.39x = 508.78 × 202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.39x = 102,822.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,822.15/339.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.96

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