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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.10, 467.38 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.10, 467.38 and 272.52 is: 375.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.10 : 467.38 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.10/467.38 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.10x = 467.38 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.10x = 127,370.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,370.40/339.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.61

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