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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.96, 509.66 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.96, 509.66 and 203.08 is: 304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.96 : 509.66 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.96/509.66 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.96x = 509.66 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.96x = 103,501.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,501.75/339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.45

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