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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.94, 509.70 and 231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.94, 509.70 and 231.40 is: 346.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.94 : 509.70 = 231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.94/509.70 = 231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.94x = 509.70 × 231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.94x = 117,944.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,944.58/339.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.96

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