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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.46, 468.48 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.46, 468.48 and 199.62 is: 275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.46 : 468.48 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.46/468.48 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.46x = 468.48 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.46x = 93,517.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,517.98/339.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.49

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