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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.39, 468.41 and 199.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.39, 468.41 and 199.55 is: 275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.39 : 468.41 = 199.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.39/468.41 = 199.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.39x = 468.41 × 199.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.39x = 93,471.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,471.39/339.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.41

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