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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.68, 508.86 and 209.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.68, 508.86 and 209.29 is: 313.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.68 : 508.86 = 209.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.68/508.86 = 209.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.68x = 508.86 × 209.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.68x = 106,499.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,499.31/339.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.53

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