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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.17, 467.69 and 240.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.17, 467.69 and 240.89 is: 332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.17 : 467.69 = 240.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.17/467.69 = 240.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.17x = 467.69 × 240.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.17x = 112,660.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,660.64/339.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.17

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