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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.20, 468.16 and 199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.20, 468.16 and 199.36 is: 275.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.20 : 468.16 = 199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.20/468.16 = 199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.20x = 468.16 × 199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.20x = 93,332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,332.38/339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.15

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