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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.32, 467.96 and 302.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.32, 467.96 and 302.86 is: 417.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.32 : 467.96 = 302.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.32/467.96 = 302.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.32x = 467.96 × 302.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.32x = 141,726.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,726.37/339.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.68

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