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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.33, 468.35 and 199.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.33, 468.35 and 199.46 is: 275.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.33 : 468.35 = 199.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.33/468.35 = 199.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.33x = 468.35 × 199.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.33x = 93,415.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,415.25/339.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.29

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