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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.57, 468.61 and 192.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.57, 468.61 and 192.21 is: 265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.57 : 468.61 = 192.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.57/468.61 = 192.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.57x = 468.61 × 192.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.57x = 90,068.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,068.22/339.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.25

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