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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.35, 508.97 and 236.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.35, 508.97 and 236.59 is: 354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.35 : 508.97 = 236.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.35/508.97 = 236.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.35x = 508.97 × 236.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.35x = 120,416.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,416.53/339.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.85

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