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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.88, 507.15 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.88, 507.15 and 223.32 is: 334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.88 : 507.15 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.88/507.15 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.88x = 507.15 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.88x = 113,256.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,256.74/338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.21

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