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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.03, 467.75 and 260.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.03, 467.75 and 260.42 is: 359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.03 : 467.75 = 260.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.03/467.75 = 260.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.03x = 467.75 × 260.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.03x = 121,809.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,809.77/339.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.29

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