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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.07, 509.21 and 223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.07, 509.21 and 223.75 is: 336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.07 : 509.21 = 223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.07/509.21 = 223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.07x = 509.21 × 223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.07x = 113,935.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,935.74/339.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.02

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