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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.54, 467.96 and 256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.54, 467.96 and 256.46 is: 353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.54 : 467.96 = 256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.54/467.96 = 256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.54x = 467.96 × 256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.54x = 120,009.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,009.40/339.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.45

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