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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.60, 468.63 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.60, 468.63 and 190.23 is: 262.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.60 : 468.63 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.60/468.63 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.60x = 468.63 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.60x = 89,145.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,145.73/339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.50

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