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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.64, 468.92 and 261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.64, 468.92 and 261.12 is: 360.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.64 : 468.92 = 261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.64/468.92 = 261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.64x = 468.92 × 261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.64x = 122,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,446.80/339.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.52

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