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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.57, 508.08 and 223.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.57, 508.08 and 223.07 is: 334.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.57 : 508.08 = 223.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.57/508.08 = 223.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.57x = 508.08 × 223.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.57x = 113,337.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,337.41/338.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.75

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