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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.68, 465.75 and 239.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.68, 465.75 and 239.67 is: 330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.68 : 465.75 = 239.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.68/465.75 = 239.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.68x = 465.75 × 239.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.68x = 111,626.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,626.30/337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.57

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