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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.03, 468.72 and 295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.03, 468.72 and 295.29 is: 408.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.03 : 468.72 = 295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.03/468.72 = 295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.03x = 468.72 × 295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.03x = 138,408.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,408.33/339.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.25

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