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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.18, 508.50 and 230.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.18, 508.50 and 230.91 is: 346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.18 : 508.50 = 230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.18/508.50 = 230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.18x = 508.50 × 230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.18x = 117,417.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,417.74/339.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.18

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