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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.21, 468.19 and 199.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.21, 468.19 and 199.34 is: 275.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.21 : 468.19 = 199.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.21/468.19 = 199.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.21x = 468.19 × 199.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.21x = 93,326.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,326.16/339.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.13

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