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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.81, 469.31 and 235.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.81, 469.31 and 235.05 is: 324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.81 : 469.31 = 235.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.81/469.31 = 235.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.81x = 469.31 × 235.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.81x = 110,310.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,310.14/339.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.62

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