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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 467.94 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 467.94 and 235.80 is: 325.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 467.94 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/467.94 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 467.94 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 110,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,340.25/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.49

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