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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.07, 474.86 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.07, 474.86 and 239.13 is: 330.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.07 : 474.86 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.07/474.86 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.07x = 474.86 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.07x = 113,553.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,553.27/344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.03

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