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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 467.64 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 467.64 and 256.02 is: 353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 467.64 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/467.64 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 467.64 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 119,725.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,725.19/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.17

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