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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.99, 508.46 and 230.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.99, 508.46 and 230.00 is: 344.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.99 : 508.46 = 230.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.99/508.46 = 230.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.99x = 508.46 × 230.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.99x = 116,946.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,946.87/338.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.98

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