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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.17, 475.10 and 239.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.17, 475.10 and 239.41 is: 330.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.17 : 475.10 = 239.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.17/475.10 = 239.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.17x = 475.10 × 239.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.17x = 113,743.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,743.69/344.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.49

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