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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.80, 472.88 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.80, 472.88 and 239.12 is: 329.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.80 : 472.88 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.80/472.88 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.80x = 472.88 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.80x = 113,075.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,075.07/342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.86

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