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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.09, 468.45 and 268.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.09, 468.45 and 268.93 is: 371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.09 : 468.45 = 268.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.09/468.45 = 268.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.09x = 468.45 × 268.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.09x = 125,976.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,976.57/339.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.51

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