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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.36, 467.64 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.36, 467.64 and 287.52 is: 396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.36 : 467.64 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.36/467.64 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.36x = 467.64 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.36x = 134,455.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,455.85/339.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.20

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