Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.12, 468 and 311.43
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 339.12, 468 and 311.43 is: 429.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339.12 : 468 = 311.43 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339.12/468 = 311.43/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339.12x = 468 × 311.43 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339.12x = 145,749.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,749.24/339.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429.79
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