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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.55, 467.86 and 260.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.55, 467.86 and 260.85 is: 359.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.55 : 467.86 = 260.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.55/467.86 = 260.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.55x = 467.86 × 260.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.55x = 122,040.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,040.63/339.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.42

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