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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.33, 513.38 and 239.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.33, 513.38 and 239.67 is: 359.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.33 : 513.38 = 239.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.33/513.38 = 239.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.33x = 513.38 × 239.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.33x = 123,040.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,040.59/342.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.42

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