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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.70, 467.12 and 239.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.70, 467.12 and 239.45 is: 330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.70 : 467.12 = 239.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.70/467.12 = 239.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.70x = 467.12 × 239.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.70x = 111,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,851.02/338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.24

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