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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.69, 475.57 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.69, 475.57 and 239.66 is: 330.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.69 : 475.57 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.69/475.57 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.69x = 475.57 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.69x = 113,972.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,972.73/344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.66

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