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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.57, 468.53 and 199.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.57, 468.53 and 199.70 is: 275.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.57 : 468.53 = 199.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.57/468.53 = 199.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.57x = 468.53 × 199.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.57x = 93,562.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,562.10/339.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.53

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