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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.91, 508.65 and 236.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.91, 508.65 and 236.85 is: 355.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.91 : 508.65 = 236.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.91/508.65 = 236.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.91x = 508.65 × 236.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.91x = 120,473.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,473.75/338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.47

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