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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.27, 468.63 and 297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.27, 468.63 and 297.96 is: 411.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.27 : 468.63 = 297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.27/468.63 = 297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.27x = 468.63 × 297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.27x = 139,632.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,632.99/339.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.57

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