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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.83, 509.39 and 202.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.83, 509.39 and 202.94 is: 304.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.83 : 509.39 = 202.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.83/509.39 = 202.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.83x = 509.39 × 202.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.83x = 103,372.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,372.04/339.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.19

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