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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.08, 465.78 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.08, 465.78 and 239.68 is: 330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.08 : 465.78 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.08/465.78 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.08x = 465.78 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.08x = 111,638.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,638.15/338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.21

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