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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.56, 467.56 and 265.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.56, 467.56 and 265.76 is: 365.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.56 : 467.56 = 265.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.56/467.56 = 265.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.56x = 467.56 × 265.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.56x = 124,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,258.75/339.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.94

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