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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.22, 474.90 and 239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.22, 474.90 and 239.32 is: 330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.22 : 474.90 = 239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.22/474.90 = 239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.22x = 474.90 × 239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.22x = 113,652.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,652.76/344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.18

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