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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.09, 508.93 and 223.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.09, 508.93 and 223.51 is: 335.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.09 : 508.93 = 223.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.09/508.93 = 223.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.09x = 508.93 × 223.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.09x = 113,751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,751.32/339.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.46

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