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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.78, 508.17 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.78, 508.17 and 230.34 is: 345.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.78 : 508.17 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.78/508.17 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.78x = 508.17 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.78x = 117,054.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,054.65/338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.52

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