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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.36, 467.56 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.36, 467.56 and 265.68 is: 366.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.36 : 467.56 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.36/467.56 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.36x = 467.56 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.36x = 124,221.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,221.34/339.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.05

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