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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.50, 466.89 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.50, 466.89 and 239.12 is: 329.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.50 : 466.89 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.50/466.89 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.50x = 466.89 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.50x = 111,642.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,642.74/338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.82

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