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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.80, 509.90 and 203.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.80, 509.90 and 203.11 is: 304.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.80 : 509.90 = 203.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.80/509.90 = 203.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.80x = 509.90 × 203.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.80x = 103,563.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,563.50/339.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.78

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