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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.50, 468.78 and 265.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.50, 468.78 and 265.69 is: 366.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.50 : 468.78 = 265.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.50/468.78 = 265.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.50x = 468.78 × 265.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.50x = 124,550.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,550.16/339.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.86

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