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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.18, 466.29 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.18, 466.29 and 239.76 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.18 : 466.29 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.18/466.29 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.18x = 466.29 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.18x = 111,797.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,797.69/338.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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