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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.37, 468.38 and 318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.37, 468.38 and 318.52 is: 439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.37 : 468.38 = 318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.37/468.38 = 318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.37x = 468.38 × 318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.37x = 149,188.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,188.40/339.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.60

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