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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.64, 507.84 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.64, 507.84 and 230.40 is: 345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.64 : 507.84 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.64/507.84 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.64x = 507.84 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.64x = 117,006.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,006.34/338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.52

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