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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.03, 474.61 and 239.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.03, 474.61 and 239.37 is: 330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.03 : 474.61 = 239.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.03/474.61 = 239.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.03x = 474.61 × 239.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.03x = 113,606.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,606.80/344.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.22

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