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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.78, 466.94 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.78, 466.94 and 239.22 is: 329.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.78 : 466.94 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.78/466.94 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.78x = 466.94 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.78x = 111,700.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,700.19/338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.72

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