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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.62, 468.75 and 284.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.62, 468.75 and 284.26 is: 392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.62 : 468.75 = 284.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.62/468.75 = 284.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.62x = 468.75 × 284.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.62x = 133,246.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,246.88/339.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.34

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