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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.96, 510.66 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.96, 510.66 and 218.52 is: 328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.96 : 510.66 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.96/510.66 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.96x = 510.66 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.96x = 111,589.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,589.42/339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.24

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