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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.68, 466.20 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.68, 466.20 and 239.40 is: 330.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.68 : 466.20 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.68/466.20 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.68x = 466.20 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.68x = 111,608.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,608.28/337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.51

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