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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.51, 468.63 and 199.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.51, 468.63 and 199.65 is: 275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.51 : 468.63 = 199.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.51/468.63 = 199.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.51x = 468.63 × 199.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.51x = 93,561.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,561.98/339.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.58

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