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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.73, 507.27 and 223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.73, 507.27 and 223.06 is: 334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.73 : 507.27 = 223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.73/507.27 = 223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.73x = 507.27 × 223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.73x = 113,153.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,153.12/338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.05

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