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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.41, 467.79 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.41, 467.79 and 259.62 is: 357.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.41 : 467.79 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.41/467.79 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.41x = 467.79 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.41x = 121,447.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,447.64/339.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.83

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