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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.58, 510.06 and 202.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.58, 510.06 and 202.90 is: 304.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.58 : 510.06 = 202.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.58/510.06 = 202.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.58x = 510.06 × 202.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.58x = 103,487.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,487.61/339.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.75

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