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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.96, 509.03 and 202.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.96, 509.03 and 202.67 is: 303.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.96 : 509.03 = 202.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.96/509.03 = 202.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.96x = 509.03 × 202.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.96x = 103,165.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,165.11/339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.46

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