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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.61, 467.97 and 235.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.61, 467.97 and 235.93 is: 325.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.61 : 467.97 = 235.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.61/467.97 = 235.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.61x = 467.97 × 235.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.61x = 110,408.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,408.16/339.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.10

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