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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.59, 465.41 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.59, 465.41 and 239.18 is: 329.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.59 : 465.41 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.59/465.41 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.59x = 465.41 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.59x = 111,315.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,315.03/337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.73

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