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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.98, 474.93 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.98, 474.93 and 239.13 is: 330.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.98 : 474.93 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.98/474.93 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.98x = 474.93 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.98x = 113,570.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,570.01/343.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.16

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