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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.66, 468.68 and 199.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.66, 468.68 and 199.77 is: 275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.66 : 468.68 = 199.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.66/468.68 = 199.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.66x = 468.68 × 199.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.66x = 93,628.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,628.20/339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.65

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