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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.24, 466.10 and 239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.24, 466.10 and 239.82 is: 330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.24 : 466.10 = 239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.24/466.10 = 239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.24x = 466.10 × 239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.24x = 111,780.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,780.10/338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.48

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