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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.10, 507.30 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.10, 507.30 and 235.38 is: 353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.10 : 507.30 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.10/507.30 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.10x = 507.30 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.10x = 119,408.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,408.27/338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.17

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