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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.91, 507.67 and 236.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.91, 507.67 and 236.41 is: 354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.91 : 507.67 = 236.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.91/507.67 = 236.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.91x = 507.67 × 236.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.91x = 120,016.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,016.40/338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.13

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