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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.18, 467.74 and 265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.18, 467.74 and 265.47 is: 366.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.18 : 467.74 = 265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.18/467.74 = 265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.18x = 467.74 × 265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.18x = 124,170.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,170.94/339.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.09

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