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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.05, 467.81 and 260.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.05, 467.81 and 260.46 is: 359.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.05 : 467.81 = 260.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.05/467.81 = 260.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.05x = 467.81 × 260.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.05x = 121,844.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,844.49/339.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.38

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