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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.67, 509.28 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.67, 509.28 and 223.98 is: 335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.67 : 509.28 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.67/509.28 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.67x = 509.28 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.67x = 114,068.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,068.53/339.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.82

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