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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.10, 507.76 and 236.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.10, 507.76 and 236.59 is: 354.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.10 : 507.76 = 236.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.10/507.76 = 236.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.10x = 507.76 × 236.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.10x = 120,129.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,129.08/339.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.26

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