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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.74, 475.32 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.74, 475.32 and 239.92 is: 330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.74 : 475.32 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.74/475.32 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.74x = 475.32 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.74x = 114,038.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,038.77/344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.80

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