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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.39, 509.49 and 224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.39, 509.49 and 224.10 is: 336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.39 : 509.49 = 224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.39/509.49 = 224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.39x = 509.49 × 224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.39x = 114,176.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,176.71/339.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.42

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