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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.30, 468.34 and 292.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.30, 468.34 and 292.49 is: 403.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.30 : 468.34 = 292.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.30/468.34 = 292.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.30x = 468.34 × 292.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.30x = 136,984.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,984.77/339.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.73

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