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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.30, 467.94 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.30, 467.94 and 304.92 is: 420.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.30 : 467.94 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.30/467.94 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.30x = 467.94 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.30x = 142,684.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,684.26/339.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.53

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