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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.68, 468.78 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.68, 468.78 and 236 is: 325.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.68 : 468.78 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.68/468.78 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.68x = 468.78 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.68x = 110,632.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,632.08/339.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.70

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