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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.52, 466.80 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.52, 466.80 and 239.16 is: 329.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.52 : 466.80 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.52/466.80 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.52x = 466.80 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.52x = 111,639.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,639.89/338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.79

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