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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.44, 508.77 and 209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.44, 508.77 and 209.07 is: 313.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.44 : 508.77 = 209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.44/508.77 = 209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.44x = 508.77 × 209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.44x = 106,368.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,368.54/339.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.37

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