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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.56, 468.60 and 201.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.56, 468.60 and 201.56 is: 278.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.56 : 468.60 = 201.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.56/468.60 = 201.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.56x = 468.60 × 201.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.56x = 94,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,451.02/339.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.16

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