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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.70, 507.24 and 230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.70, 507.24 and 230.16 is: 344.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.70 : 507.24 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.70/507.24 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.70x = 507.24 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.70x = 116,746.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,746.36/338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.69

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