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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 507.30 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 507.30 and 235.74 is: 353.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 507.30 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/507.30 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 507.30 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 119,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,590.90/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.03

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