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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.14, 467.03 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.14, 467.03 and 301.88 is: 415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.14 : 467.03 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.14/467.03 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.14x = 467.03 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.14x = 140,988.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,988.94/339.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.72

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