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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.12, 468.15 and 277.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.12, 468.15 and 277.61 is: 383.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.12 : 468.15 = 277.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.12/468.15 = 277.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.12x = 468.15 × 277.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.12x = 129,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,962.37/339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.23

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