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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.35, 509.20 and 230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.35, 509.20 and 230.92 is: 346.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.35 : 509.20 = 230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.35/509.20 = 230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.35x = 509.20 × 230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.35x = 117,582.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,582.61/339.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.50

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