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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.96, 474.24 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.96, 474.24 and 239.13 is: 329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.96 : 474.24 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.96/474.24 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.96x = 474.24 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.96x = 113,406.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,406.79/343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.71

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