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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 507.24 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 507.24 and 230.64 is: 345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 507.24 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/507.24 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 507.24 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 116,989.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,989.83/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.10

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