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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.84, 508.70 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.84, 508.70 and 218.22 is: 326.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.84 : 508.70 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.84/508.70 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.84x = 508.70 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.84x = 111,008.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,008.51/339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.65

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