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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.12, 507.65 and 223.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.12, 507.65 and 223.38 is: 334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.12 : 507.65 = 223.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.12/507.65 = 223.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.12x = 507.65 × 223.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.12x = 113,397.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,397.74/339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.39

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