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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.58, 468.58 and 199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.58, 468.58 and 199.74 is: 275.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.58 : 468.58 = 199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.58/468.58 = 199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.58x = 468.58 × 199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.58x = 93,594.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,594.17/339.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.62

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