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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.43, 507.70 and 209.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.43, 507.70 and 209.11 is: 312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.43 : 507.70 = 209.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.43/507.70 = 209.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.43x = 507.70 × 209.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.43x = 106,165.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,165.15/339.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.77

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