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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.19, 507.82 and 234.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.19, 507.82 and 234.83 is: 351.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.19 : 507.82 = 234.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.19/507.82 = 234.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.19x = 507.82 × 234.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.19x = 119,252.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,252.49/339.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.58

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