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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.66, 509.22 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.66, 509.22 and 237.06 is: 355.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.66 : 509.22 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.66/509.22 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.66x = 509.22 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.66x = 120,715.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,715.69/339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.40

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