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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 468.08 and 265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 468.08 and 265.53 is: 366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 468.08 = 265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/468.08 = 265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 468.08 × 265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 124,289.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,289.28/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.64

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