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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.77, 465.35 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.77, 465.35 and 239.22 is: 329.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.77 : 465.35 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.77/465.35 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.77x = 465.35 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.77x = 111,319.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,319.83/337.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.57

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