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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.79, 468.72 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.79, 468.72 and 234.93 is: 324.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.79 : 468.72 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.79/468.72 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.79x = 468.72 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.79x = 110,116.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,116.39/339.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.07

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