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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.52, 507.26 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.52, 507.26 and 234.28 is: 351.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.52 : 507.26 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.52/507.26 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.52x = 507.26 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.52x = 118,840.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,840.87/338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.06

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