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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.06, 508.32 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.06, 508.32 and 230.88 is: 346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.06 : 508.32 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.06/508.32 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.06x = 508.32 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.06x = 117,360.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,360.92/339.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.14

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