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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.26, 467.88 and 234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.26, 467.88 and 234.16 is: 322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.26 : 467.88 = 234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.26/467.88 = 234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.26x = 467.88 × 234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.26x = 109,556.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,556.73/339.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.93

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