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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.66, 465.80 and 239.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.66, 465.80 and 239.46 is: 330.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.66 : 465.80 = 239.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.66/465.80 = 239.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.66x = 465.80 × 239.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.66x = 111,540.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,540.47/337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.33

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