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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.40, 507.08 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.40, 507.08 and 235.88 is: 353.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.40 : 507.08 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.40/507.08 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.40x = 507.08 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.40x = 119,610.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,610.03/338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.46

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