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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.14, 467.89 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.14, 467.89 and 260.48 is: 359.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.14 : 467.89 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.14/467.89 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.14x = 467.89 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.14x = 121,875.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,875.99/339.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.37

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