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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.46, 474.93 and 239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.46, 474.93 and 239.64 is: 330.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.46 : 474.93 = 239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.46/474.93 = 239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.46x = 474.93 × 239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.46x = 113,809.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,809.85/344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.40

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