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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.15, 1,202.31 and 339.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.15, 1,202.31 and 339.64 is: 509.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.15 : 1,202.31 = 339.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.15/1,202.31 = 339.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.15x = 1,202.31 × 339.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.15x = 408,348.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,348.71/802.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.07

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