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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.33, 508.33 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.33, 508.33 and 223.42 is: 334.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.33 : 508.33 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.33/508.33 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.33x = 508.33 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.33x = 113,571.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,571.09/339.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.69

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