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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.24, 507.56 and 235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.24, 507.56 and 235.33 is: 353.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.24 : 507.56 = 235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.24/507.56 = 235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.24x = 507.56 × 235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.24x = 119,441.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,441.65/338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.12

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