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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.64, 507.66 and 230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.64, 507.66 and 230.16 is: 345.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.64 : 507.66 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.64/507.66 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.64x = 507.66 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.64x = 116,843.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,843.03/338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.04

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