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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.26, 468.59 and 274.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.26, 468.59 and 274.25 is: 378.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.26 : 468.59 = 274.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.26/468.59 = 274.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.26x = 468.59 × 274.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.26x = 128,510.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,510.61/339.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.80

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