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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.47, 472.46 and 239.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.47, 472.46 and 239.03 is: 329.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.47 : 472.46 = 239.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.47/472.46 = 239.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.47x = 472.46 × 239.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.47x = 112,932.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,932.11/342.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.76

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