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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.82, 507.33 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.82, 507.33 and 236.22 is: 353.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.82 : 507.33 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.82/507.33 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.82x = 507.33 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.82x = 119,841.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,841.49/338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.70

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