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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.95, 474.99 and 239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.95, 474.99 and 239.31 is: 330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.95 : 474.99 = 239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.95/474.99 = 239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.95x = 474.99 × 239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.95x = 113,669.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,669.86/343.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.48

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