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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.57, 507.03 and 230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.57, 507.03 and 230.03 is: 344.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.57 : 507.03 = 230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.57/507.03 = 230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.57x = 507.03 × 230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.57x = 116,629.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,629.58/338.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.48

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