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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.84, 509.58 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.84, 509.58 and 211.68 is: 317.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.84 : 509.58 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.84/509.58 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.84x = 509.58 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.84x = 107,867.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,867.89/339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.41

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