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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.34, 509.10 and 223.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.34, 509.10 and 223.60 is: 335.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.34 : 509.10 = 223.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.34/509.10 = 223.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.34x = 509.10 × 223.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.34x = 113,834.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,834.76/339.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.46

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