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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.88, 507.72 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.88, 507.72 and 235.96 is: 353.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.88 : 507.72 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.88/507.72 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.88x = 507.72 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.88x = 119,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,802.76/338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.53

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