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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.60, 467.76 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.60, 467.76 and 277.20 is: 381.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.60 : 467.76 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.60/467.76 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.60x = 467.76 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.60x = 129,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,663.07/339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.81

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