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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.60, 509.86 and 218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.60, 509.86 and 218.10 is: 327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.60 : 509.86 = 218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.60/509.86 = 218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.60x = 509.86 × 218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.60x = 111,199.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,199.92/339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.44

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