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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.69, 505.38 and 239.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.69, 505.38 and 239.30 is: 359.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.69 : 505.38 = 239.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.69/505.38 = 239.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.69x = 505.38 × 239.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.69x = 120,938.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,938.82/336.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.20

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