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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.18, 508.65 and 230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.18, 508.65 and 230.46 is: 345.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.18 : 508.65 = 230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.18/508.65 = 230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.18x = 508.65 × 230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.18x = 117,223.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,223.48/339.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.61

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