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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338, 506.18 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338, 506.18 and 235 is: 351.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338 : 506.18 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338/506.18 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338x = 506.18 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338x = 118,952.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,952.30/338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.93

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