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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.16, 508 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.16, 508 and 230.44 is: 345.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.16 : 508 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.16/508 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.16x = 508 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.16x = 117,063.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,063.52/339.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.16

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