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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.54, 468.09 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.54, 468.09 and 265.38 is: 365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.54 : 468.09 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.54/468.09 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.54x = 468.09 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.54x = 124,221.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,221.72/339.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.85

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