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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.11, 468.06 and 260.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.11, 468.06 and 260.41 is: 359.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.11 : 468.06 = 260.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.11/468.06 = 260.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.11x = 468.06 × 260.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.11x = 121,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,887.50/339.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.43

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