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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.16, 467.80 and 265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.16, 467.80 and 265.66 is: 366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.16 : 467.80 = 265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.16/467.80 = 265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.16x = 467.80 × 265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.16x = 124,275.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,275.75/339.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.42

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