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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.62, 506.34 and 239.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.62, 506.34 and 239.83 is: 359.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.62 : 506.34 = 239.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.62/506.34 = 239.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.62x = 506.34 × 239.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.62x = 121,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,435.52/337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.68

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