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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.45, 468.65 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.45, 468.65 and 234.50 is: 323.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.45 : 468.65 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.45/468.65 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.45x = 468.65 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.45x = 109,898.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,898.43/339.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.75

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