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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.08, 467.48 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.08, 467.48 and 251.96 is: 347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.08 : 467.48 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.08/467.48 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.08x = 467.48 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.08x = 117,785.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,785.00/339.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.37

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