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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.29, 468.17 and 199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.29, 468.17 and 199.43 is: 275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.29 : 468.17 = 199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.29/468.17 = 199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.29x = 468.17 × 199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.29x = 93,363.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,363.81/339.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.18

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