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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.94, 467.95 and 239.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.94, 467.95 and 239.62 is: 330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.94 : 467.95 = 239.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.94/467.95 = 239.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.94x = 467.95 × 239.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.94x = 112,128.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,128.41/338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.82

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