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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.84, 510.16 and 228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.84, 510.16 and 228.76 is: 343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.84 : 510.16 = 228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.84/510.16 = 228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.84x = 510.16 × 228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.84x = 116,704.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,704.20/339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.41

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