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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.65, 468.28 and 335.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.65, 468.28 and 335.06 is: 461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.65 : 468.28 = 335.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.65/468.28 = 335.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.65x = 468.28 × 335.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.65x = 156,901.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,901.90/339.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.95

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