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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.26, 468.34 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.26, 468.34 and 261.50 is: 360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.26 : 468.34 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.26/468.34 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.26x = 468.34 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.26x = 122,470.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,470.91/339.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.99

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