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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.67, 509.59 and 200.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.67, 509.59 and 200.97 is: 301.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.67 : 509.59 = 200.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.67/509.59 = 200.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.67x = 509.59 × 200.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.67x = 102,412.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,412.30/339.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.51

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