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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.66, 509.92 and 218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.66, 509.92 and 218.46 is: 327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.66 : 509.92 = 218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.66/509.92 = 218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.66x = 509.92 × 218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.66x = 111,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,397.12/339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.97

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