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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.73, 509.56 and 218.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.73, 509.56 and 218.05 is: 327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.73 : 509.56 = 218.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.73/509.56 = 218.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.73x = 509.56 × 218.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.73x = 111,109.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,109.56/339.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.05

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