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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.26, 506.56 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.26, 506.56 and 235.26 is: 352.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.26 : 506.56 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.26/506.56 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.26x = 506.56 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.26x = 119,173.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,173.31/338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.31

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