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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.83, 469.16 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.83, 469.16 and 235.10 is: 324.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.83 : 469.16 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.83/469.16 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.83x = 469.16 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.83x = 110,295.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,295.99/339.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.57

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