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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.30, 468.45 and 277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.30, 468.45 and 277.28 is: 382.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.30 : 468.45 = 277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.30/468.45 = 277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.30x = 468.45 × 277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.30x = 129,891.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,891.82/339.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.82

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