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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.81, 468.82 and 234.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.81, 468.82 and 234.86 is: 324.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.81 : 468.82 = 234.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.81/468.82 = 234.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.81x = 468.82 × 234.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.81x = 110,106.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,106.19/339.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.03

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