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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.07, 506.93 and 229.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.07, 506.93 and 229.89 is: 344.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.07 : 506.93 = 229.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.07/506.93 = 229.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.07x = 506.93 × 229.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.07x = 116,536.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,536.99/338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.71

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