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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.37, 468.45 and 265.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.37, 468.45 and 265.70 is: 366.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.37 : 468.45 = 265.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.37/468.45 = 265.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.37x = 468.45 × 265.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.37x = 124,468.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,468.34/339.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.77

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