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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.66, 469.14 and 335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.66, 469.14 and 335.13 is: 462.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.66 : 469.14 = 335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.66/469.14 = 335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.66x = 469.14 × 335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.66x = 157,222.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,222.89/339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.88

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