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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.18, 467.88 and 256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.18, 467.88 and 256.32 is: 353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.18 : 467.88 = 256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.18/467.88 = 256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.18x = 467.88 × 256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.18x = 119,927.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,927.00/339.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.58

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