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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.56, 472.80 and 239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.56, 472.80 and 239 is: 329.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.56 : 472.80 = 239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.56/472.80 = 239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.56x = 472.80 × 239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.56x = 112,999.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,999.20/342.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.87

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