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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.34, 508.36 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.34, 508.36 and 223.44 is: 334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.34 : 508.36 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.34/508.36 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.34x = 508.36 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.34x = 113,584.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,584.30/339.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.72

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