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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.70, 508.90 and 202.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.70, 508.90 and 202.86 is: 303.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.70 : 508.90 = 202.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.70/508.90 = 202.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.70x = 508.90 × 202.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.70x = 103,231.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,231.90/339.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.89

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