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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.68, 467.70 and 295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.68, 467.70 and 295.76 is: 407.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.68 : 467.70 = 295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.68/467.70 = 295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.68x = 467.70 × 295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.68x = 138,326.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,326.95/339.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.23

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