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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.98, 509.29 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.98, 509.29 and 235.98 is: 353.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.98 : 509.29 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.98/509.29 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.98x = 509.29 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.98x = 120,181.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,181.07/339.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.49

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