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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.06, 507.78 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.06, 507.78 and 230.52 is: 345.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.06 : 507.78 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.06/507.78 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.06x = 507.78 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.06x = 117,053.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,053.45/339.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.23

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