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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.17, 468.11 and 273.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.17, 468.11 and 273.47 is: 377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.17 : 468.11 = 273.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.17/468.11 = 273.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.17x = 468.11 × 273.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.17x = 128,012.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,012.67/339.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.43

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