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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.01, 466.81 and 312.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.01, 466.81 and 312.91 is: 430.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.01 : 466.81 = 312.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.01/466.81 = 312.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.01x = 466.81 × 312.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.01x = 146,069.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,069.52/339.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.87

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