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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.77, 509.64 and 236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.77, 509.64 and 236.75 is: 355.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.77 : 509.64 = 236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.77/509.64 = 236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.77x = 509.64 × 236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.77x = 120,657.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,657.27/339.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.11

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