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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.46, 469.13 and 256.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.46, 469.13 and 256.53 is: 354.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.46 : 469.13 = 256.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.46/469.13 = 256.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.46x = 469.13 × 256.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.46x = 120,346.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,346.40/339.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.53

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