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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.19, 467.84 and 265.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.19, 467.84 and 265.37 is: 366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.19 : 467.84 = 265.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.19/467.84 = 265.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.19x = 467.84 × 265.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.19x = 124,149.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,149.03/339.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.02

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