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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.75, 469.04 and 236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.75, 469.04 and 236.43 is: 326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.75 : 469.04 = 236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.75/469.04 = 236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.75x = 469.04 × 236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.75x = 110,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,893.95/339.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.40

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