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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.43, 468.14 and 302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.43, 468.14 and 302.12 is: 416.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.43 : 468.14 = 302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.43/468.14 = 302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.43x = 468.14 × 302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.43x = 141,434.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,434.46/339.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.68

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