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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.34, 468.28 and 191.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.34, 468.28 and 191.98 is: 264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.34 : 468.28 = 191.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.34/468.28 = 191.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.34x = 468.28 × 191.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.34x = 89,898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,898.50/339.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.92

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