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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.69, 507.13 and 235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.69, 507.13 and 235.73 is: 352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.69 : 507.13 = 235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.69/507.13 = 235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.69x = 507.13 × 235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.69x = 119,546.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,546.43/338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.96

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