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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.88, 469.94 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.88, 469.94 and 239.76 is: 330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.88 : 469.94 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.88/469.94 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.88x = 469.94 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.88x = 112,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,671.62/340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.54

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