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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.23, 508.85 and 224.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.23, 508.85 and 224.41 is: 336.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.23 : 508.85 = 224.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.23/508.85 = 224.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.23x = 508.85 × 224.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.23x = 114,191.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,191.03/339.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.62

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