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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.09, 467.99 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.09, 467.99 and 199.26 is: 275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.09 : 467.99 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.09/467.99 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.09x = 467.99 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.09x = 93,251.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,251.69/339.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.01

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