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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.22, 474.66 and 239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.22, 474.66 and 239.42 is: 330.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.22 : 474.66 = 239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.22/474.66 = 239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.22x = 474.66 × 239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.22x = 113,643.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,643.10/344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.15

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