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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.10, 508.94 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.10, 508.94 and 236.42 is: 354.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.10 : 508.94 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.10/508.94 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.10x = 508.94 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.10x = 120,323.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,323.59/339.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.83

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