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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.12, 468 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.12, 468 and 191.79 is: 264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.12 : 468 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.12/468 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.12x = 468 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.12x = 89,757.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,757.72/339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.68

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