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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.54, 509.55 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.54, 509.55 and 217.86 is: 326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.54 : 509.55 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.54/509.55 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.54x = 509.55 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.54x = 111,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,010.56/339.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.94

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