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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.21, 508.71 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.21, 508.71 and 223.65 is: 335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.21 : 508.71 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.21/508.71 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.21x = 508.71 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.21x = 113,772.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,772.99/339.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.41

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