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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.82, 465.62 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.82, 465.62 and 239.40 is: 329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.82 : 465.62 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.82/465.62 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.82x = 465.62 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.82x = 111,468.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,468.23/337.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.97

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