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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.28, 508.91 and 224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.28, 508.91 and 224.45 is: 336.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.28 : 508.91 = 224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.28/508.91 = 224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.28x = 508.91 × 224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.28x = 114,222.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,222.87/339.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.67

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