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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.66, 468.80 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.66, 468.80 and 197.96 is: 273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.66 : 468.80 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.66/468.80 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.66x = 468.80 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.66x = 92,803.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,803.83/339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.23

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