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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.71, 509.76 and 218.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.71, 509.76 and 218.01 is: 327.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.71 : 509.76 = 218.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.71/509.76 = 218.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.71x = 509.76 × 218.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.71x = 111,132.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,132.78/339.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.14

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