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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.42, 468 and 251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.42, 468 and 251.94 is: 347.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.42 : 468 = 251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.42/468 = 251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.42x = 468 × 251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.42x = 117,907.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,907.92/339.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.38

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