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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.32, 508.40 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.32, 508.40 and 223.70 is: 335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.32 : 508.40 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.32/508.40 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.32x = 508.40 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.32x = 113,729.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,729.08/339.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.17

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