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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.48, 505.14 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.48, 505.14 and 239.74 is: 358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.48 : 505.14 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.48/505.14 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.48x = 505.14 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.48x = 121,102.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,102.26/337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.84

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