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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.16, 467.04 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.16, 467.04 and 251.68 is: 346.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.16 : 467.04 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.16/467.04 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.16x = 467.04 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.16x = 117,544.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,544.63/339.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.58

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