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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.16, 465.44 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.16, 465.44 and 239.74 is: 329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.16 : 465.44 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.16/465.44 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.16x = 465.44 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.16x = 111,584.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,584.59/338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.98

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