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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.06, 468.15 and 261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.06, 468.15 and 261.30 is: 360.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.06 : 468.15 = 261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.06/468.15 = 261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.06x = 468.15 × 261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.06x = 122,327.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,327.60/339.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.78

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