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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.51, 465.71 and 239.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.51, 465.71 and 239.09 is: 329.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.51 : 465.71 = 239.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.51/465.71 = 239.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.51x = 465.71 × 239.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.51x = 111,346.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,346.60/337.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.91

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