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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.62, 468.48 and 313.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.62, 468.48 and 313.85 is: 432.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.62 : 468.48 = 313.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.62/468.48 = 313.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.62x = 468.48 × 313.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.62x = 147,030.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,030.11/339.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.93

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