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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.30, 467.91 and 265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.30, 467.91 and 265.59 is: 366.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.30 : 467.91 = 265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.30/467.91 = 265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.30x = 467.91 × 265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.30x = 124,272.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,272.22/339.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.26

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