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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.94, 508.23 and 223.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.94, 508.23 and 223.45 is: 335.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.94 : 508.23 = 223.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.94/508.23 = 223.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.94x = 508.23 × 223.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.94x = 113,563.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,563.99/338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.06

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