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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.69, 467.51 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.69, 467.51 and 239.24 is: 330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.69 : 467.51 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.69/467.51 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.69x = 467.51 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.69x = 111,843.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,843.56/338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.23

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