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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.38, 461.57 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.38, 461.57 and 239.94 is: 331.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.38 : 461.57 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.38/461.57 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.38x = 461.57 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.38x = 110,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,749.11/334.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.21

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