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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.87, 475.97 and 239.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.87, 475.97 and 239.90 is: 331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.87 : 475.97 = 239.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.87/475.97 = 239.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.87x = 475.97 × 239.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.87x = 114,185.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,185.20/344.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.10

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