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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.92, 474.48 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.92, 474.48 and 239.04 is: 329.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.92 : 474.48 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.92/474.48 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.92x = 474.48 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.92x = 113,419.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,419.70/343.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.79

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