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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.89, 466.39 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.89, 466.39 and 239.68 is: 330.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.89 : 466.39 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.89/466.39 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.89x = 466.39 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.89x = 111,784.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,784.36/337.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.83

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