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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.82, 508.22 and 230.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.82, 508.22 and 230.70 is: 346.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.82 : 508.22 = 230.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.82/508.22 = 230.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.82x = 508.22 × 230.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.82x = 117,246.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,246.35/338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.04

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