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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.80, 508.62 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.80, 508.62 and 223.98 is: 335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.80 : 508.62 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.80/508.62 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.80x = 508.62 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.80x = 113,920.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,920.71/339.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.26

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