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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.32, 508.08 and 236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.32, 508.08 and 236.72 is: 354.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.32 : 508.08 = 236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.32/508.08 = 236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.32x = 508.08 × 236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.32x = 120,272.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,272.70/339.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.45

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