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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.81, 468.95 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.81, 468.95 and 234.92 is: 324.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.81 : 468.95 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.81/468.95 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.81x = 468.95 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.81x = 110,162.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,162.21/339.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.19

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