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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.84, 509.76 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.84, 509.76 and 232.32 is: 348.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.84 : 509.76 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.84/509.76 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.84x = 509.76 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.84x = 118,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,427.44/339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.48

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