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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.38, 507.70 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.38, 507.70 and 230.94 is: 345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.38 : 507.70 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.38/507.70 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.38x = 507.70 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.38x = 117,248.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,248.53/339.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.48

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