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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.96, 509.16 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.96, 509.16 and 211.44 is: 316.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.96 : 509.16 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.96/509.16 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.96x = 509.16 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.96x = 107,656.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,656.79/339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.67

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