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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 508.06 and 223.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 508.06 and 223.12 is: 334.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 508.06 = 223.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/508.06 = 223.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 508.06 × 223.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 113,358.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,358.35/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.63

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