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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.17, 508.29 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.17, 508.29 and 223.44 is: 334.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.17 : 508.29 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.17/508.29 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.17x = 508.29 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.17x = 113,572.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,572.32/339.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.85

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