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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.34, 468.24 and 199.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.34, 468.24 and 199.45 is: 275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.34 : 468.24 = 199.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.34/468.24 = 199.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.34x = 468.24 × 199.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.34x = 93,390.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,390.47/339.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.21

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