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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.46, 469.84 and 239.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.46, 469.84 and 239.53 is: 330.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.46 : 469.84 = 239.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.46/469.84 = 239.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.46x = 469.84 × 239.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.46x = 112,540.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,540.78/340.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.56

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