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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.36, 467.68 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.36, 467.68 and 251.92 is: 347.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.36 : 467.68 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.36/467.68 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.36x = 467.68 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.36x = 117,817.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,817.95/339.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.18

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