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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.12, 466.72 and 268.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.12, 466.72 and 268.96 is: 370.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.12 : 466.72 = 268.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.12/466.72 = 268.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.12x = 466.72 × 268.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.12x = 125,529.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,529.01/339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.16

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