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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.37, 467.69 and 305.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.37, 467.69 and 305.83 is: 421.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.37 : 467.69 = 305.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.37/467.69 = 305.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.37x = 467.69 × 305.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.37x = 143,031.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,031.78/339.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.46

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