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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.21, 468.44 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.21, 468.44 and 289.80 is: 400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.21 : 468.44 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.21/468.44 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.21x = 468.44 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.21x = 135,750.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,750.12/339.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.20

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