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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.31, 468.30 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.31, 468.30 and 199.44 is: 275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.31 : 468.30 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.31/468.30 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.31x = 468.30 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.31x = 93,395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,395.41/339.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.25

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