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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.66, 509.17 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.66, 509.17 and 202.74 is: 303.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.66 : 509.17 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.66/509.17 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.66x = 509.17 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.66x = 103,229.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,229.13/339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.92

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