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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.22, 466.39 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.22, 466.39 and 239.94 is: 330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.22 : 466.39 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.22/466.39 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.22x = 466.39 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.22x = 111,905.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,905.62/338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.87

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