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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.14, 467.69 and 234.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.14, 467.69 and 234.06 is: 322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.14 : 467.69 = 234.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.14/467.69 = 234.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.14x = 467.69 × 234.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.14x = 109,465.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,465.91/339.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.78

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