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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.01, 507.69 and 236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.01, 507.69 and 236.01 is: 353.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.01 : 507.69 = 236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.01/507.69 = 236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.01x = 507.69 × 236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.01x = 119,819.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,819.92/339.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.44

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