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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.32, 468.12 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.32, 468.12 and 266 is: 366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.32 : 468.12 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.32/468.12 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.32x = 468.12 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.32x = 124,519.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,519.92/339.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.97

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