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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.94, 509.71 and 230.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.94, 509.71 and 230.39 is: 345.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.94 : 509.71 = 230.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.94/509.71 = 230.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.94x = 509.71 × 230.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.94x = 117,429.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,429.02/339.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.44

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