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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.12, 472.82 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.12, 472.82 and 239.44 is: 329.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.12 : 472.82 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.12/472.82 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.12x = 472.82 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.12x = 113,212.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,212.02/343.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.95

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