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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.23, 468.48 and 240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.23, 468.48 and 240.80 is: 332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.23 : 468.48 = 240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.23/468.48 = 240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.23x = 468.48 × 240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.23x = 112,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,809.98/339.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.55

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