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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.70, 509.73 and 217.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.70, 509.73 and 217.93 is: 327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.70 : 509.73 = 217.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.70/509.73 = 217.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.70x = 509.73 × 217.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.70x = 111,085.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,085.46/339.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.01

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