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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.61, 507.52 and 235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.61, 507.52 and 235.34 is: 352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.61 : 507.52 = 235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.61/507.52 = 235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.61x = 507.52 × 235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.61x = 119,438.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,438.09/338.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.73

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