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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.86, 466.04 and 239.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.86, 466.04 and 239.45 is: 330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.86 : 466.04 = 239.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.86/466.04 = 239.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.86x = 466.04 × 239.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.86x = 111,591.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,591.55/337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.29

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