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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.46, 509.47 and 237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.46, 509.47 and 237.47 is: 356.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.46 : 509.47 = 237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.46/509.47 = 237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.46x = 509.47 × 237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.46x = 120,980.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,980.70/339.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.39

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