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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.52, 507.24 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.52, 507.24 and 230.34 is: 345.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.52 : 507.24 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.52/507.24 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.52x = 507.24 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.52x = 116,837.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,837.66/338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.14

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