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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.68, 468.50 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.68, 468.50 and 256.80 is: 354.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.68 : 468.50 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.68/468.50 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.68x = 468.50 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.68x = 120,310.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,310.80/339.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.19

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