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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.19, 467.98 and 199.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.19, 467.98 and 199.31 is: 274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.19 : 467.98 = 199.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.19/467.98 = 199.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.19x = 467.98 × 199.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.19x = 93,270.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,270.26/339.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.98

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