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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.11, 467.80 and 234.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.11, 467.80 and 234.30 is: 323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.11 : 467.80 = 234.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.11/467.80 = 234.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.11x = 467.80 × 234.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.11x = 109,605.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,605.54/339.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.22

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