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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.74, 507.75 and 230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.74, 507.75 and 230.02 is: 344.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.74 : 507.75 = 230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.74/507.75 = 230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.74x = 507.75 × 230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.74x = 116,792.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,792.66/338.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.79

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