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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.48, 469.02 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.48, 469.02 and 284.04 is: 392.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.48 : 469.02 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.48/469.02 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.48x = 469.02 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.48x = 133,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,220.44/339.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.43

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