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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.11, 467.79 and 234.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.11, 467.79 and 234.30 is: 323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.11 : 467.79 = 234.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.11/467.79 = 234.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.11x = 467.79 × 234.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.11x = 109,603.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,603.20/339.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.21

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