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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.70, 507.69 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.70, 507.69 and 230.52 is: 345.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.70 : 507.69 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.70/507.69 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.70x = 507.69 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.70x = 117,032.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,032.70/338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.53

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