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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.87, 468.73 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.87, 468.73 and 234.80 is: 323.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.87 : 468.73 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.87/468.73 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.87x = 468.73 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.87x = 110,057.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,057.80/339.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.82

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