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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.54, 468.36 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.54, 468.36 and 239.94 is: 330.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.54 : 468.36 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.54/468.36 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.54x = 468.36 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.54x = 112,378.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,378.30/339.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.97

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