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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.82, 475.89 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.82, 475.89 and 239.88 is: 331.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.82 : 475.89 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.82/475.89 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.82x = 475.89 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.82x = 114,156.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,156.49/344.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.06

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