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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.68, 468.76 and 192.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.68, 468.76 and 192.31 is: 265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.68 : 468.76 = 192.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.68/468.76 = 192.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.68x = 468.76 × 192.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.68x = 90,147.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,147.80/339.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.39

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