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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.36, 474.80 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.36, 474.80 and 239.54 is: 330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.36 : 474.80 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.36/474.80 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.36x = 474.80 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.36x = 113,735.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,735.38/344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.28

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