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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.74, 509.20 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.74, 509.20 and 236.46 is: 354.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.74 : 509.20 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.74/509.20 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.74x = 509.20 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.74x = 120,406.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,406.75/339.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.41

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