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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 468 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 468 and 235.68 is: 325.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 468 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/468 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 468 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 110,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,298.24/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.36

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