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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 467.19 and 312.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 467.19 and 312.86 is: 431.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 467.19 = 312.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/467.19 = 312.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 467.19 × 312.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 146,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,165.06/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.17

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