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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.32, 468.28 and 199.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.32, 468.28 and 199.49 is: 275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.32 : 468.28 = 199.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.32/468.28 = 199.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.32x = 468.28 × 199.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.32x = 93,415.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,415.65/339.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.30

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