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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.64, 506.58 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.64, 506.58 and 230.10 is: 344.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.64 : 506.58 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.64/506.58 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.64x = 506.58 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.64x = 116,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,564.06/338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.21

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