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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.66, 465.81 and 239.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.66, 465.81 and 239.47 is: 330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.66 : 465.81 = 239.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.66/465.81 = 239.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.66x = 465.81 × 239.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.66x = 111,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,547.52/337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.35

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