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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.03, 467.91 and 256.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.03, 467.91 and 256.23 is: 353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.03 : 467.91 = 256.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.03/467.91 = 256.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.03x = 467.91 × 256.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.03x = 119,892.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,892.58/339.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.63

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