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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.16, 468.62 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.16, 468.62 and 318.60 is: 440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.16 : 468.62 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.16/468.62 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.16x = 468.62 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.16x = 149,302.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,302.33/339.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.21

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