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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.48, 468.60 and 199.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.48, 468.60 and 199.59 is: 275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.48 : 468.60 = 199.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.48/468.60 = 199.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.48x = 468.60 × 199.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.48x = 93,528.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,528.94/339.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.50

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