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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.46, 468.04 and 280.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.46, 468.04 and 280.69 is: 387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.46 : 468.04 = 280.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.46/468.04 = 280.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.46x = 468.04 × 280.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.46x = 131,370.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,370.40/339.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.00

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