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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.12, 466.56 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.12, 466.56 and 295.56 is: 406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.12 : 466.56 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.12/466.56 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.12x = 466.56 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.12x = 137,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,896.47/339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.63

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