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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.84, 509.16 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.84, 509.16 and 202.48 is: 303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.84 : 509.16 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.84/509.16 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.84x = 509.16 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.84x = 103,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,094.72/339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.36

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