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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.76, 509.46 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.76, 509.46 and 217.96 is: 326.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.76 : 509.46 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.76/509.46 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.76x = 509.46 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.76x = 111,041.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,041.90/339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.82

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