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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.39, 468.33 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.39, 468.33 and 190.01 is: 262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.39 : 468.33 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.39/468.33 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.39x = 468.33 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.39x = 88,987.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,987.38/339.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.20

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