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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.15, 468.09 and 199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.15, 468.09 and 199.35 is: 275.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.15 : 468.09 = 199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.15/468.09 = 199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.15x = 468.09 × 199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.15x = 93,313.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,313.74/339.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.14

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