Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343, 473.34 and 239.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 343, 473.34 and 239.56 is: 330.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343 : 473.34 = 239.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343/473.34 = 239.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343x = 473.34 × 239.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343x = 113,393.33 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,393.33/343 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330.59
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