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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.75, 507.02 and 223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.75, 507.02 and 223.33 is: 334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.75 : 507.02 = 223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.75/507.02 = 223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.75x = 507.02 × 223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.75x = 113,230.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,230.39/338.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.26

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