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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.84, 466.34 and 239.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.84, 466.34 and 239.69 is: 330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.84 : 466.34 = 239.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.84/466.34 = 239.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.84x = 466.34 × 239.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.84x = 111,777.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,777.03/337.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.86

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