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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.28, 465.56 and 239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.28, 465.56 and 239.06 is: 329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.28 : 465.56 = 239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.28/465.56 = 239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.28x = 465.56 × 239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.28x = 111,293.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,293.25/337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.98

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