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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338, 465.96 and 239.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338, 465.96 and 239.98 is: 330.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338 : 465.96 = 239.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338/465.96 = 239.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338x = 465.96 × 239.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338x = 111,821.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,821.08/338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.83

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