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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.56, 465.96 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.56, 465.96 and 239.58 is: 330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.56 : 465.96 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.56/465.96 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.56x = 465.96 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.56x = 111,634.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,634.70/337.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.71

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