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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.24, 467.75 and 289.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.24, 467.75 and 289.35 is: 398.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.24 : 467.75 = 289.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.24/467.75 = 289.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.24x = 467.75 × 289.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.24x = 135,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,342.02/339.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.96

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