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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.40, 458.55 and 339.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.40, 458.55 and 339.40 is: 458.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.40 : 458.55 = 339.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.40/458.55 = 339.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.40x = 458.55 × 339.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.40x = 155,631.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,631.87/339.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.55

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