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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.97, 509.67 and 236.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.97, 509.67 and 236.95 is: 355.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.97 : 509.67 = 236.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.97/509.67 = 236.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.97x = 509.67 × 236.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.97x = 120,766.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,766.31/339.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.23

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