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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.38, 465.75 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.38, 465.75 and 239.22 is: 330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.38 : 465.75 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.38/465.75 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.38x = 465.75 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.38x = 111,416.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,416.72/337.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.24

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